John 7:49
But this multitude that doesn’t know the Torah is cursed.”
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.
In Context
48Have any of the rulers or any of the Pharisees believed in him?
50Nicodemus (he who came to him by night, being one of them) said to them,
Cross References
Isaiah 5:21Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Isaiah 29:14therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this people, even a marvelous work and a wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men will perish, and the understanding of their prudent men will be hidden.”
John 9:34They answered him, “You were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us?” Then they threw him out.
1 Corinthians 1:20Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Hasn’t God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness 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 →