John 7:31 Meaning and Explanation
“And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?”
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Read Full Chapter →Many in the crowd believe on Jesus, reasoning that the Christ himself could do no more miracles than this man has done.
What Does John 7:31 Mean?
While rulers plot, faith quietly spreads. Many of the people weigh his works and conclude that no coming Messiah could outdo them. Their question expects the answer no: when Christ comes, will he do more signs than these?
Their faith begins with miracles, and Jesus does not despise the starting point; the signs were given to lead exactly there (John 20:30-31). But signs are signposts, meant to carry the heart from what he does to who he is. The crowd's arithmetic of wonders must ripen into trust in the person — the road every believer travels.
John 7:31 in the Original Language
semeion (σημεῖον), 'miracles' -- a sign, a wonder that points beyond itself to who Jesus is.
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What does John 7:31 mean?
Many in the crowd believe on Jesus, reasoning that the Christ himself could do no more miracles than this man has done.