John 7:40-53

Rotherham(i) 40 Some from amongst the multitude, therefore, having hearkened unto these words, were saying––This, is, in truth, the prophet. 41 Others, were saying––This, is, the Christ. But, others, were saying––Out of Galilee, is, the Christ, to come? 42 Hath not the Scripture said: Of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was, cometh the Christ? 43 A division, therefore, arose in the multitude, because of him. 44 Certain, indeed, from among them, were wishing to seize him; but, no one, thrust upon him his hands.
45 So then the officers came unto the High–priests and Pharisees, and, they, said unto them––For what cause, have ye not brought him? 46 The officers answered––Never, man spake thus! 47 The Pharisees, therefore, answered them––Surely, ye also, have not been led astray? 48 Surely, none of the rulers, hath believed in him, nor of the Pharisees? 49 But, this multitude, that take no note of the law, are, laid under a curse. 50 Nicodemus saith unto them––he that came unto him formerly, being, one, from among them–– 51 Surely, our law, doth not judge the man, unless it hear first from him, and get to know what he is doing? 52 They answered and said unto him––Surely, thou also, art not, of Galilee? Search and see! That, out of Galilee, a prophet is not to arise. 53 [And they went, each unto his own house;