John 7:12 - American Standard Version (1901)

And there was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him: some said, He is a good man; others said, Not so, but he leadeth the multitude astray.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And there was among the mass of the people much whispered discussion and hot disputing about Him. Some were saying, He is good! [He is a good Man!] Others said, No, He misleads and deceives the people [gives them false ideas]!

Common English Bible

The crowds were murmuring about him. “He’s a good man,” some said, but others were saying, “No, he tricks the people.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

And there was much murmuring in the crowd concerning him. For certain ones were saying, "He is good." But others were saying, "No, for he seduces the crowds."