Daniel Whedon 27. Howbeit Notwithstanding this appearance in his favour. No man knoweth whence Contrary to the theory of these Jerusalemites, prophecy had foretold the descent of the Messiah, namely, from David; and the place of his birth, Bethlehem. Yet there are passages, such as Isaiah 53:8, Micah 5:2. which maintain the mystery of his origin, which Jesus rightly explains in the next verse by applying to his divine nature. read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - John 7:27
27. Howbeit Notwithstanding this appearance in his favour. No man knoweth whence Contrary to the theory of these Jerusalemites, prophecy had foretold the descent of the Messiah, namely, from David; and the place of his birth, Bethlehem. Yet there are passages, such as Isaiah 53:8, Micah 5:2. which maintain the mystery of his origin, which Jesus rightly explains in the next verse by applying to his divine nature. read more