John 8:30

30 While Jesus was saying these things, many people believed in him.

John 8:30 Meaning and Commentary

John 8:30

As he spake these words
Concerning his being lifted up, or his crucifixion, and the knowledge the Jews should then have of him; of the excellency and divinity of his doctrine, of his mission from the Father, and of the Father's presence with him, and of his always doing the things that are pleasing in his sight; which were spoken by him with majesty and authority, and came with power:

many believed on him:
as the Son of God, and true Messiah: faith came by hearing; Christ's hearers were of different sorts; some understood him not, and disbelieved, and rejected him; others had their eyes, and their hearts opened, and received him, and his words.

John 8:30 In-Context

28 So Jesus said to them, "When you lift up the Son of Man, you will know that I am he. You will know that these things I do are not by my own authority but that I say only what the Father has taught me.
29 The One who sent me is with me. I always do what is pleasing to him, so he has not left me alone."
30 While Jesus was saying these things, many people believed in him.
31 So Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, "If you continue to obey my teaching, you are truly my followers.
32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
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