John 7:12 Parallel Translations

The crowds argued about Jesus. Some people said, "He's a good man," while others said, "No he isn't. He deceives the people."(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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.

ASV:

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.

BBE:

And there was much discussion about him among the mass of the people. Some said, He is a good man; but others said, No, he is giving people false ideas.

DBY:

And there was much murmuring concerning him among the crowds. Some said, He is a good man; others said, No; but he deceives the crowd.

ERV:

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.

WEY:

Among the mass of the people there was much muttered debate about Him. Some said, "He is a good man." Others said, "Not so: he is imposing on the people."

WBS:

And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, No; but he deceiveth the people.

WEB:

There was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him. Some said, "He is a good man." Others said, "Not so, but he leads the multitude astray."

YLT:

and there was much murmuring about him among the multitudes, some indeed said -- 'He is good;' and others said, 'No, but he leadeth astray the multitude;'

John 7:12 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

7:12,13 The people means the masses of the Jewish nation. The people were divided in opinion, but dared not express themselves openly until they saw what course the Jews would take.

WES:

7:12 There was much murmuring among the multitude - Much whispering; many private debates with each other, among those who were come from distant parts.

MHC:

7:1-13 The brethren or kinsmen of Jesus were disgusted, when they found there was no prospect of worldly advantages from him. Ungodly men sometimes undertake to counsel those employed in the work of God; but they only advise what appears likely to promote present advantages. The people differed about his doctrine and miracles, while those who favoured him, dared not openly to avow their sentiments. Those who count the preachers of the gospel to be deceivers, speak out, while many who favour them, fear to get reproach by avowing regard for them.

CONC:

Astray Contrary Crowd Crowds Debate Deceives Deceiveth Discussion Giving Grumbling Ideas Imposing Indeed Leadeth Leading Leads Mass Multitude Multitudes Murmuring Muttered Muttering Nay Replied Saying Whispering Widespread

Astray Contrary Crowd Crowds Debate Deceiveth False. Good Grumbling Ideas Imposing Indeed Leads Mass Multitude Multitudes Murmuring Muttered Muttering Others Whispering Widespread

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