John 7:40-44

40 On hearing his words, some of the people said, “Surely this man is the Prophet.”

41 Others said, “He is the Messiah.” Still others asked, “How can the Messiah come from Galilee?

42 Does not Scripture say that the Messiah will come from David’s descendants and from Bethlehem, the town where David lived?”

43 Thus the people were divided because of Jesus.

44 Some wanted to seize him, but no one laid a hand on him.

Cross References

• 1. S Matthew 21:11; John 1:21
• 2. ver 52; John 1:46
• 3. S Matthew 1:1
• 4. Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:5,6; Luke 2:4
• 5. John 6:52; John 9:16; John 10:19
• 6. ver 30