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John 7:31

King James Version (KJV)

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John 7:31

Verse 31 of 53

Scripture focus

And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this [man] hath done?

John 7:31 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 7:31

Theological / Devotional

The people. In contradistinction to the rulers, who were seeking the life of Jesus.

More miracles. The Greek construction shows that a negative answer is expected.

The following translation illustrates the force of this construction: “He will not do more miracles than this one, will He?” For a discussion of miracles see pp. 208, 209.

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