John 7:22

22 "For this reason 1Moses has given you circumcision (not because it is from Moses, but from 2the fathers ), and on the Sabbath you circumcise a man.

John 7:22 In-Context

20 The crowd answered, "You have a demon! Who seeks to kill You?"
21 Jesus answered them, "I did one deed, and you all marvel.
22 "For this reason Moses has given you circumcision (not because it is from Moses, but from the fathers ), and on the Sabbath you circumcise a man.
23 "If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath so that the Law of Moses will not be broken, are you angry with Me because I made an entire man well on the Sabbath?
24 "Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment."

Cross References 2

  • 1. Leviticus 12:3
  • 2. Genesis 17:10f; Genesis 21:4; Acts 7:8
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