John 7:40

Some from amongst the multitude, therefore, having hearkened unto these words, were saying—This, is, in truth, the prophet.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.

In Context

39Now, this, spake he concerning the Spirit which they who believed on him were about to receive; for, not yet, was there Spirit, because, Jesus, not yet, was glorified!

41Others, were saying—This, is, the Christ. But, others, were saying—Out of Galilee, is, the Christ, to come?

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Cross References

Matthew 21:11And, the multitudes, were saying—This, is the prophet Jesus,—He from Nazareth of Galilee.

John 6:14The people, therefore, seeing what signs he wrought, began to say—This, is, of a truth, the prophet who was to come into the world.

Matthew Henry on John 7:38-45

The Gospel Invitation. 37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) 40 Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the… Read the whole commentary →

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