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Jesus told them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, because I have come to you from God. I am not here on my own, but he sent me.
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Why can’t you understand what I am saying? It’s because you can’t even hear me!
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For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.
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So when I tell the truth, you just naturally don’t believe me!
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Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin? And since I am telling you the truth, why don’t you believe me?
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Anyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the words of God. But you don’t listen because you don’t belong to God.”
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The people retorted, “You Samaritan devil! Didn’t we say all along that you were possessed by a demon?”
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“No,” Jesus said, “I have no demon in me. For I honor my Father—and 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!”
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The people said, “Now we know you are possessed by a demon. Even Abraham and the prophets died, but you say, ‘Anyone who obeys my teaching will never die!’