What does John 7:44 mean?

John 7:44 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 7:44 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.

42Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

43So there was a division among the people because of him.

44And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.

45Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?

46The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

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