John 7:12 - The Message There was a lot of contentious talk about him circulating through the crowds. Some were saying, “He’s a good man.” But others said, “Not so. He’s selling snake oil.” This kind of talk went on in guarded whispers because of the intimidating Jewish leaders. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And there was among the mass of the people much whispered discussion and hot disputing about Him. Some were saying, He is good! [He is a good Man!] Others said, No, He misleads and deceives the people [gives them false ideas]! American Standard Version (1901) And there was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him: some said, He is a good man; others said, Not so, but he leadeth the multitude astray. Common English Bible The crowds were murmuring about him. “He’s a good man,” some said, but others were saying, “No, he tricks the people.” Catholic Public Domain Version And there was much murmuring in the crowd concerning him. For certain ones were saying, "He is good." But others were saying, "No, for he seduces the crowds." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And there was much murmuring among the multitude concerning him. For some said: He is a good man. And others said: No, but he seduceth the people. |