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Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin? And since I am telling you the truth, why donât you believe me?
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Anyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the words of God. But you donât listen because you donât belong to God.â
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The people retorted, âYou Samaritan devil! Didnât we say all along that you were possessed by a demon?â
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âNo,â Jesus said, âI have no demon in me. For I honor my Fatherâand you dishonor me.
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And though I have no wish to glorify myself, God is going to glorify me. He is the true judge.
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I tell you the truth, anyone who obeys my teaching will never die!â
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The people said, âNow we know you are possessed by a demon. Even Abraham and the prophets died, but you say, âAnyone who obeys my teaching will never die!â
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Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?â
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Jesus answered, âIf I want glory for myself, it doesnât count. But it is my Father who will glorify me. You say, âHe is our God,â
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but you donât even know him. I know him. If I said otherwise, I would be as great a liar as you! But I do know him and obey him.
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Your father Abraham rejoiced as he looked forward to my coming. He saw it and was glad.â