John 8:44-54

44 The father whose sons you are is the Devil; and you desire to do what gives him pleasure. *He* was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand firm in the truth--for there is no truth in him. Whenever he utters his lie, he utters it out of his own store; for he is a liar, and the father of lies.

45 But because I speak the truth, you do not believe me.

46 Which of *you* convicts me of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe me?

47 He who is a child of God listens to God's words. You do not listen to them: and why? It is because you are not God's children."

48 "Are we not right," answered the Jews, "in saying that you are a Samaritan and are possessed by a demon?"

49 "I am not possessed by a demon," replied Jesus. "On the contrary I honour my Father, and you dishonour me.

50 I, however, am not aiming at glory for myself: there is One who aims at glory for me--and who judges.

51 In most solemn truth I tell you that if any one shall have obeyed my teaching he shall in no case ever see death."

52 "Now," exclaimed the Jews, "we know that you are possessed by a demon. Abraham died, and so did the Prophets, and yet *you* say, `If any one shall have obeyed my teaching, he shall in no case ever taste death.'

53 Are you really greater than our forefather Abraham? For he died. And the prophets died. Who do you make yourself out to be?"

54 "Were I to glorify myself," answered Jesus, "I should have no real glory. There is One who glorifies me--namely my Father, who you say is your God.