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John 7:39-41
Expanded Bible
John 7:39-41
Expanded Bible
39 Jesus was talking about the Holy Spirit. The Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been ·raised to glory [glorified]. But later, those who believed in Jesus would receive the Spirit.
The People Argue About Jesus
40 When the people heard Jesus’ words, some of them said, “This man really is the Prophet [1:21; C the “prophet like Moses” of Deut. 18:15–18].”
41 Others said, “He is the ·Christ [Messiah].”
Still others said, “The ·Christ [Messiah] will not come from Galilee.
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John 7:39-41
New International Version
John 7:39-41
New International Version
39 By this he meant the Spirit,(A) whom those who believed in him were later to receive.(B) Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.(C)
40 On hearing his words, some of the people said, “Surely this man is the Prophet.”(D)
41 Others said, “He is the Messiah.”
Still others asked, “How can the Messiah come from Galilee?(E)
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