John 7:49
But this crowd that does not know the law, they are cursed.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.
In Context
48Have any of the rulers believed in him, or any of the Pharisees?
50Nicodemus (one of the Pharisees, who came to him earlier) said to them,
Cross References
Isaiah 5:21Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own understanding! 1
Isaiah 29:14Therefore, see, I will proceed to do a marvelous thing among this people, wonder after wonder. 1 The wisdom of their wise men will perish, and the understanding of their prudent men will disappear.” 1
John 9:34They answered and said to him, “You were completely born in sins, and you are teaching us?” Then they threw him out.
1 Corinthians 1:20Where is the wise person? Where is the scholar? Where is the debater of this world? Has not God turned the wisdom of the world into foolishness?
James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let that person show a good life by his works in the humility of wisdom.
Matthew Henry on John 7:46-53
The Officers' Testimony of Christ. 45 Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him? 46 The officers answered, Never man spake like this man. 47 Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived? 48 Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? 49 But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed. 50 Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,) 51 Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him,… Read the whole commentary →