John 7:28

"However, we know where this man comes from, but when the Christ comes, no one will know where he comes from.”"

Key Reflection

In John 7:28, Jesus asserts a profound contrast between himself and the Messiah yet to come. The crowd's statement reflects their awareness of Jesus' origins while expressing uncertainty about his prophetic role. This highlights the paradoxical nature of Jesus’ identity: while he is clearly from Nazareth, an unremarkable town, the future Christ will remain mysterious, with no known place or lineage—indicating a divine origin beyond human comprehension.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 28. Ye know whence I am. You have sufficient evidence of my divine mission, and that I am the Messiah. Is true. Is worthy to be believed. He has given evidence that I came from him, and he is worthy to be believed. Many read this as a question--Do ye know me, and know whence I am? I am not come of myself, &c. {w} "and I am not come" Joh 5:43 {x} "he that sent" Ro 3:4 {y} "whom ye know now" Joh 1:18; 8:55 __________________________________________________________________

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