John 7:27

The Passion Translation

But how could he be, since we know this man is from Galilee, but no one will know where the true Messiah comes from, he’ll just appear out of nowhere.”

Cross References

John 9:29

for we know that God spoke to Moses directly. But as for this one, we don’t know where he’s coming from!”

John 6:42

“How can he say these things about himself? We know him, and we know his parents. How dare he say, ‘I have come down from heaven?’ ”

Jeremiah 30:21

Their majestic prince will be one of their own. Their ruler will arise from among them, and I will give him free and easy access to me. For who is he who will pledge his heart to remain close to me?” Yahweh asks.

Mark 6:3

Isn’t this Mary’s son, the carpenter, the brother of Jacob, Joseph, Judah, and Simon? And don’t his sisters all live here in Nazareth?” And they took offense at him.

Luke 4:22

Everyone was impressed by how well Jesus spoke, in awe of the beautiful words of grace that came from his lips. But they said among themselves, “Who does he think he is? Isn’t he Joseph’s son, who grew up here in Nazareth?”

Isaiah 11:1

The cut-off stump of Jesse will sprout, and a fruitful Branch will grow from his roots:

Jeremiah 23:5

“Listen to me! I, the Lord, promise you that a time is coming when I will raise up a righteous Branch, who will sprout from David’s lineage. He will rule as their King, and his reign will prosper with wisdom and understanding. He will succeed in bringing justice and righteousness to all.

Acts 8:33

In his lowliness justice was stripped away from him. And who could fully express his struggles? For his life was taken from the earth.

John 7:15

The Jewish leaders were astonished by what he taught and said, “How did this man acquire such knowledge? He wasn’t trained in our schools—who taught him?”

Isaiah 53:8

By coercion and with a perversion of justice he was taken away. And who could have imagined his future? He was cut down in the prime of life; for the rebellion of his own people, he was struck down in their place.