John 8:46

46 Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me?

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John 8:46 in Other Translations

KJV

46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

ESV

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

NLT

46 Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin? And since I am telling you the truth, why don’t you believe me?

MSG

46 Can any one of you convict me of a single misleading word, a single sinful act? But if I'm telling the truth, why don't you believe me?

CSB

46 Who among you can convict Me of sin? If I tell the truth, why don't you believe Me?

John 8:46 Meaning and Commentary

John 8:46

Which of you convinceth me of sin?
&c.] Of any immorality in life, or of any imposture, corruption, or deceit in doctrine. There were many of them that were forward enough to charge him with both scandalous sins, and false doctrines; but none of them all could prove anything against him, so as to convict him according to law: they called him a wine bibber, and a glutton; gave out they knew he was a sinner; charged him with blasphemy and sedition; sought to bring proof of it, but failed in their attempt:

and if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?
since as no sin in life, so no corruption in doctrine, could be proved against him, what he said must be truth; and therefore it was a most unreasonable thing in them, and showed invincible obstinacy, not to believe him.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

John 8:46 In-Context

44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

45 Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me!

46 Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me?

47 Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”

48 The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon-possessed?”