John 7:48

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

“Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him?

American Standard Version (1901)

Hath any of the rulers believed on him, or of the Pharisees?

Bible in Basic English

Have any of the rulers belief in him, or any one of the Pharisees?

Free Bible Version

“Has a single one of the rulers or Pharisees believed in him? No!

Geneva Bible 1599

Doeth any of the rulers, or of the Pharises beleeue in him?

King James (Authorized) Version

Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

One Unity Resource Bible

Have any of the rulers believed in him, or of the Pharisees [Separated]?

Plain English Version

Think about it. Have any of the Jewish leaders believed in him? No. Or have any of us Pharisee mob believed in him? No.

Translation for Translators

◄None of our rulers nor any of us Pharisees have believed that <he is the Messiah!/he came from God!>/Have any of our Jewish rulers or any of us Pharisees believed that <he is the Messiah?/he came from God?>► [RHQ]

Unlocked Literal Bible

Have any of the rulers believed in him, or any of the Pharisees?

Noah Webster Bible

Have any of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him?

World English Bible

Have any of the rulers or any of the Pharisees believed in him?

Young's Literal Translation

did any one out of the rulers believe in him? or out of the Pharisees?

Context

The Unbelief of the Jewish Leaders

⁴⁷“Have you also been deceived?” replied the Pharisees.⁴⁸“Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him?⁴⁹But this crowd that does not know the law, they are under a curse.”

Sermons

Hindrances to Faith

G.D. Watson

Summary

In this verse, the Pharisees express their frustration and disdain towards those who believed in Jesus, referring to them as 'deceived' and 'cursed.' Their arrogance and prejudice blinded them to the truth of Jesus' teachings and miracles. This reaction highlights the spiritual blindness and hardness of heart that can prevent people from recognizing the work of God in their midst. It serves as a cautionary example of how pride and preconceived notions can hinder individuals from accepting the message of Christ.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Have any of the rulers - believed on him? - Very few. But is this a proof that he is not of God? No, truly. If he were of the world, the world would love its own. The religion of Christ has been in general rejected by the rulers of this world. A life of mortification, self-denial, and humility, does not comport with the views of those who will have their portion in this life. It has ever been a mark of the truth of God that the great, the mighty, and the wise have in general rejected it. They are too much occupied with this world to attend to the concerns of the next.

John 7:48

The Unbelief of the Jewish Leaders

⁴⁷“Have you also been deceived?” replied the Pharisees.⁴⁸“Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him?⁴⁹But this crowd that does not know the law, they are under a curse.”