John 8:30

30 While Jesus was saying these things, many people came to believe 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 the Human One is lifted up, then you will know that I Am. Then you will know that I do nothing on my own, but I say just what the Father has taught me.
29 He who sent me is with me. He doesn't leave me by myself, because I always do what makes him happy."
30 While Jesus was saying these things, many people came to believe in him.
31 Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, "You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teaching.
32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
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