7:47
In Greek this verse begins with a connector that is often translated as “Therefore” or “So.” Here it could mean that or just introduce what happened next. Many English translations like the Berean Standard Bible leave the meaning implicit. Translate this connector in a way that is natural in your language. For example:
So (New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Have you also been deceived?: This is a rhetorical question. The Greek text emphasizes the word you. The Pharisees used it as a rebuke. They were upset that the police had not arrested Jesus. They were saying that it seemed that Jesus deceived the police, although they thought that that should not have happened.
There are at least two ways to translate this rebuke.
• Use a rhetorical question. For example:
Have you believed his lies too?
-or-
“You mean he has deceived you also?” (New International Version)
• Use a statement. For example:
So Jesus has fooled you also! (New Century Version)
Translate this rebuke in a way that is most natural in your language.
replied the Pharisees: This phrase introduces the Pharisees’ answer to the temple police. The Berean Standard Bible has placed this introduction at the end of the quotation. See the General Comment on 7:47.
Pharisees: The Pharisees were a strict Jewish religious group or party. See how you translated this word in 7:32, 45.
General Comment on 7:47
The Berean Standard Bible put the quote introduction at the end of the verse. In some languages it may be natural to put this introduction at the beginning of the verse, in the middle of the quotation. For example:
Then the Pharisees replied, “Surely you have not been deceived too, have you?” (New Revised Standard Version)
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