What does John 7:47 mean?

John 7:47 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 7:47 today?

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

Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?

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?

48Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

49But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.

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