John 8:48–59 · BSB
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.
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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?”
8:58
“Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”
8:59
At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.
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