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John 7:27
But we know this man, whence he is: whereas when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
John 7:27 · Webster Bible
John 7:27 in other translations
Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
But we know where this man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.”
However, we know where this man comes from, but when the Christ comes, no one will know where he comes from.”
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In context
24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
25 Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he whom they seek to kill?
26 But lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing to him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?
27 But we know this man, whence he is: whereas when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
28 Then cried Jesus in the temple, as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.
29 But I know him; for I am from him, and he hath sent me.
30 Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.
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