John 7:27
Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
In other versions
Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when the Christ cometh, no one knoweth whence he is.
ASV
However, it is clear to us where this man comes from: but when the Christ comes no one will have knowledge where he comes from.
BBE
But [as to] this [man] we know whence he is. Now [as to] the Christ, when he comes, no one knows whence he is.
DBY
However we know where this man comes from, but when the Christ comes, no one will know where he comes from."
WEB
but this one -- we have known whence he is; and the Christ, when he doth come, no one doth know whence he is.'
YLT
Nevertheless we know this man whence he is: but when Christ comes, no man knows whence he is.
ENG
But we know this man, whence he is: whereas when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
WBT
But we know where this man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.”
BSB
In context
25Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill?
26But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?
27Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
28Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.
29But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Jesus