30 At this they tried to seize him, but no one laid a hand on him, because his hour had not yet come.

Other Translations of John 7:30

King James Version

30 Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

English Standard Version

30 So they were seeking to arrest him, but no one laid a hand on him, because his hour had not yet come.

The Message

30 They were looking for a way to arrest him, but not a hand was laid on him because it wasn't yet God's time.

New King James Version

30 Therefore they sought to take Him; but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come.

New Living Translation

30 Then the leaders tried to arrest him; but no one laid a hand on him, because his time had not yet come.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 7:30

Commentary on John 7:25-30

(Read John 7:25-30)

Christ proclaimed aloud, that they were in error in their thoughts about his origin. He was sent of God, who showed himself true to his promises. This declaration, that they knew not God, with his claim to peculiar knowledge, provoked the hearers; and they sought to take him, but God can tie men's hands, though he does not turn their hearts.