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8:44
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies.
8:45
But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me!
8:46
Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me?
8:47
Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”
8:48
The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?”
8:49
“I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.
8:50
I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge.
8:51
Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”
8:52
“Now we know that You have a demon!” declared the Jews. “Abraham died, and so did the prophets, yet You say that anyone who keeps Your word will never taste death.
8:53
Are You greater than our father Abraham? He died, as did the prophets. Who do You claim to be?”
8:54
Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’
8:55
You do not know Him, but I know Him. If I said I did not know Him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know Him, and I keep His word.
8:56
Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”
8:57
Then the Jews said to Him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and You have seen Abraham?”
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“Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”
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At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.