John 8
The Woman Caught in Adultery
1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. Temple: Matthew 26:55, Luke 21:37. Parallel theme: Luke 4:20
3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. Parallel theme: Colossians 4:6, Revelation 2:16
8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.
9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
I Am the Light of the World
12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. Light: John 3:19, 9:5, 12:35, 12:46, Job 33:28, Psalms 18:28, Isaiah 9:2, 49:6, Matthew 5:14. Darkness: 2 Peter 2:4 +5
13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.
14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. References Jesus: John 8:42, 13:3. Parallel theme: John 14:10, 16:28, 17:8, Numbers 12:3
15 Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man. Judgment: John 7:24, 12:47, Amos 5:7, Romans 2:1, 1 Corinthians 2:15. Parallel theme: John 3:17, 8:11, 18:36, 1 Samuel 16:7 +4
16 And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. Judgment: Acts 17:31. Parallel theme: John 8:29, 16:32, 1 Samuel 16:7
17 It is also written in your lawLaw: νόμος (Nomos). The Greek nomos (νόμος) denotes law—particularly the Mosaic law. While believers are not under law but under grace (Romans 6:14), Christ fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17) and wrote it on believers' hearts (Hebrews 8:10)., that the testimony of two men is true. Witness: Deuteronomy 17:6, 19:15, Revelation 11:3. Word: Matthew 18:16, 2 Corinthians 13:1, Galatians 3:24, 4:21, Hebrews 10:28 +3
18 I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.
19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.
20 These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.
Where I Am Going, You Cannot Come
21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. Sin: John 8:24. Parallel theme: John 7:34, 13:33
22 Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come. Parallel theme: John 8:48, 8:52, Psalms 22:6
23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
25 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.
26 I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him. Truth: John 7:28, 8:40, 2 Corinthians 1:18. Parallel theme: John 7:16, 15:15, 16:12, 17:8 +2
27 They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.
28 Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. References Jesus: John 5:19. Parallel theme: John 3:14, 5:30, 6:38, Romans 1:4
29 And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him. Parallel theme: John 4:34, 5:30, 6:38, 8:16, 14:31, 15:10, 16:32, Isaiah 42:1, 2 Timothy 4:17, 1 John 2:1 +5
30 As he spake these words, many believed on him. Faith: John 2:23, 7:31, 10:42, 11:45. Parallel theme: John 6:14
The Truth Will Set You Free
31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1)., then are ye my disciples indeed; Faith: Acts 14:22, Colossians 1:23. Word: 1 Samuel 12:14, James 1:25. Parallel theme: Romans 2:7, 11:22, 1 Timothy 4:16, 2 Timothy 3:14, Hebrews 3:14, 2 John 1:9 +5
32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Truth: John 14:6, 17:17, Psalms 25:5. Parallel theme: John 8:36, Isaiah 61:1, Romans 6:22, 8:2, Galatians 5:1, James 1:25, 1 Peter 2:16 +5
33 They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? References Abraham: John 8:37, 8:39, Matthew 3:9. Parallel theme: Genesis 15:13
34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sinSin: ἁμαρτία (Hamartia). The Greek hamartia (ἁμαρτία) means sin—missing the target of God's perfection. 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23), requiring Christ's atoning sacrifice. is the servant of sin. Sin: Proverbs 5:22, Acts 8:23, Romans 6:6, 6:12, 6:16, 7:25. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 21:25, Ephesians 2:2, Titus 3:3, 2 Peter 2:19 +5
35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. Parallel theme: Genesis 21:10, Luke 15:31
36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Parallel theme: Psalms 19:13, 119:32, 119:133, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, Romans 8:2, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Galatians 5:1 +3
37 I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). hath no place in you. References Abraham: Romans 9:7. Word: John 7:19, 8:43, Acts 13:26. Parallel theme: John 7:1, 8:59, 11:53, 1 Corinthians 2:14 +3
38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.
39 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham. References Abraham: John 8:37, Matthew 3:9, Romans 4:12, 4:16, 9:7, Galatians 3:7, 3:29. Parallel theme: Matthew 5:45 +3
40 But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truthTruth: ἀλήθεια (Aletheia). The Greek aletheia (ἀλήθεια) denotes truth or reality—that which corresponds to actuality. Jesus declared, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' (John 14:6), embodying ultimate reality., which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. Truth: John 8:26, Galatians 4:16. Parallel theme: Galatians 4:29
41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.
42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. References God: John 3:17. Love: 1 Corinthians 16:22. Parallel theme: John 1:14, 5:43, 12:49, 14:10, 17:8, 17:25, Malachi 1:6, 1 John 4:14 +5
43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1)..
44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. Evil: Matthew 13:38, Acts 13:10, 1 John 3:12, Revelation 12:9. Truth: 1 John 2:4. Parallel theme: John 8:38, 8:41, 2 Corinthians 11:3, 1 John 3:15, Jude 1:6 +5
45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believeBelieve: πιστεύω (Pisteuo). The Greek pisteuo (πιστεύω) means to believe or trust—active reliance upon Christ. 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish' (John 3:16). me not. Truth: John 18:37, Galatians 4:16, 2 Thessalonians 2:10. Parallel theme: John 7:7
46 Which of you convinceth me of sinSin: ἁμαρτία (Hamartia). The Greek hamartia (ἁμαρτία) means sin—missing the target of God's perfection. 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23), requiring Christ's atoning sacrifice.? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? Faith: Matthew 21:25, Mark 11:31. Sin: John 8:7, Hebrews 4:15. Parallel theme: John 14:30
47 He that is of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. References God: 1 John 3:10, 2 John 1:9. Word: John 8:37. Parallel theme: John 8:45, 18:37
Before Abraham Was, I Am
48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? Evil: John 7:20, 8:52, 10:20, Matthew 12:24. Parallel theme: John 4:9, Matthew 10:5, 10:25, 15:7 +3
49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. Evil: 1 Peter 2:23
50 And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Glory: John 7:18. Parallel theme: John 5:41, 8:54
51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
52 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death. Evil: John 8:48. Parallel theme: John 9:24, Hebrews 2:9
53 Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
54 Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.:
55 Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying. Parallel theme: John 8:19, 8:44, 8:51, 15:21, Matthew 11:27, 1 John 5:10, Revelation 3:9 +2
56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. References Abraham: John 8:37, 8:39. Parallel theme: Genesis 22:18, Matthew 13:17, Luke 10:24, Hebrews 11:13, 11:39 +2
57 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
59 Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by. Parallel theme: John 11:8, Leviticus 24:16