John 7:49
But this people, which know not the Law, are cursed.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.
In Context
48Doeth any of the rulers, or of the Pharises beleeue in him?
50Nicodemus said vnto them, (he that came to Iesus by night, and was one of them.)
Cross References
Isaiah 5:21Woe vnto them that are wise in their owne eyes, and prudent in their owne sight.
Isaiah 29:14Therefore behold, I wil againe doe a marueilous worke in this people, euen a marueilous worke, and a wonder: for the wisdome of their wise men shall perish, and the vnderstanding of their prudent men shalbe hid.
John 9:34They answered, and sayd vnto him, Thou art altogether borne in sinnes, and doest thou teach vs? so they cast him out.
1 Corinthians 1:20Where is the wise? where is the Scribe? where is the disputer of this worlde? hath not God made the wisedome of this worlde foolishnesse?
James 3:13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew by good conuersation his workes in meekenesse of wisdome.
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 →