7 40 On hearing this some of the people said, 'This must certainly be the expected prophet.' 7 41 Others said, 'This is the Messiah.' Others again, 'Surely the Messiah is not to come from Galilee? 7 42 Does not Scripture say that the Messiah is to be of the family of David, from David's village of Bethlehem?' 7 43 Thus he caused a split among the people. 7 44 Some were for seizing him, but no one laid hands on him.