John 7:15

King James Version 1611 (Original)

And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?

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  • Matt 13:54 : 54 And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?
  • Luke 2:47 : 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
  • Luke 4:22 : 22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
  • John 7:46 : 46 The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
  • Acts 2:7-9 : 7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? 8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? 9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, 10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. 12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.
  • Acts 4:11-12 : 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
  • Acts 26:24 : 24 And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.
  • John 1:19 : 19 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?
  • Amos 7:14-15 : 14 Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit: 15 And the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.
  • Matt 7:28-29 : 28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: 29 For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
  • Matt 22:22 : 22 When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
  • Matt 22:33 : 33 And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.
  • Mark 6:2-3 : 2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? 3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

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  • John 7:13-14
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    13 Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

    14 Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.

  • John 7:45-46
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    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.

  • 16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

  • 2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?

  • Luke 2:46-47
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    46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

    47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

  • Mark 1:21-22
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    21 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.

    22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

  • 11 Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he?

  • John 9:29-30
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    29 We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.

    30 The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.

  • 33 And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

  • 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

  • Matt 7:28-29
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    28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

    29 For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

  • 21 Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel.

  • 18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?

  • 10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?

  • 54 And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

  • 42 And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?

  • 20 These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.

  • John 7:25-28
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    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 unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?

    27 Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but 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.

  • John 7:35-36
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    35 Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?

    36 What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come?

  • 32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

  • 16 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?

  • 5 But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.

  • 7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.

  • 7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?

  • 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.

  • 25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?

  • 21 And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?

  • 45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.

  • 1 When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,

  • 49 But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.

  • 22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?

  • 51 Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?

  • 52 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.

  • 26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

  • 19 Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?

  • 18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

  • 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

  • 16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?

  • 22 When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

  • 28 And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?