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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?"
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"I am not possessed by a demon," replied Jesus. "On the contrary I honour my Father, and you dishonour me.
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I, however, am not aiming at glory for myself: there is One who aims at glory for me--and who judges.
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In most solemn truth I tell you that if any one shall have obeyed my teaching he shall in no case ever see death."
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"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.'
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Are you really greater than our forefather Abraham? For he died. And the prophets died. Who do you make yourself out to be?"
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"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.
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You do not know Him, but I know Him perfectly; and were I to deny my knowledge of Him, I should resemble you, and be a liar. On the contrary I do know Him, and I obey His commands.
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Abraham your forefather exulted in the hope of seeing my day: and he saw it, and was glad."
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"You are not yet fifty years old," cried the Jews, "and have you seen Abraham?"