What does John 7:45 mean?

John 7:45 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 7:45 today?

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

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

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.

47Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?

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