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John 8:28-59

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28 So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man on the cross, then you will understand that I AM he. I do nothing on my own but say only what the Father taught me.
28 So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me.
29 And the one who sent me is with me—he has not deserted me. For I always do what pleases him.”
29 The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.”
30 Then many who heard him say these things believed in him.
30 Even as he spoke, many believed in him.
31 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.
31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.
32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
33 “But we are descendants of Abraham,” they said. “We have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean, ‘You will be set free’?”
33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?”
34 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin.
34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.
35 A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever.
35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever.
36 So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.
36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
37 Yes, I realize that you are descendants of Abraham. And yet some of you are trying to kill me because there’s no room in your hearts for my message.
37 I know that you are Abraham’s descendants. Yet you are looking for a way to kill me, because you have no room for my word.
38 I am telling you what I saw when I was with my Father. But you are following the advice of your father.”
38 I am telling you what I have seen in the Father’s presence, and you are doing what you have heard from your father.”
39 “Our father is Abraham!” they declared. “No,” Jesus replied, “for if you were really the children of Abraham, you would follow his example.
39 “Abraham is our father,” they answered. “If you were Abraham’s children,” said Jesus, “then you would do what Abraham did.
40 Instead, you are trying to kill me because I told you the truth, which I heard from God. Abraham never did such a thing.
40 As it is, you are looking for a way to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham did not do such things.
41 No, you are imitating your real father.” They replied, “We aren’t illegitimate children! God himself is our true Father.”
41 You are doing the works of your own father.” “We are not illegitimate children,” they protested. “The only Father we have is God himself.”
42 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.
42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me.
43 Why can’t you understand what I am saying? It’s because you can’t even hear me!
43 Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say.
44 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.
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 So when I tell the truth, you just naturally don’t believe me!
45 Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me!
46 Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin? And since I am telling you the truth, why don’t you 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 Anyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the words of God. But you don’t listen because you don’t belong to God.”
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 people retorted, “You Samaritan devil! Didn’t we say all along that you were possessed by a demon?”
48 The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon-possessed?”
49 “No,” Jesus said, “I have no demon in me. For I honor my Father—and you dishonor me.
49 “I am not possessed by a demon,” said Jesus, “but I honor my Father and you dishonor me.
50 And though I have no wish to glorify myself, God is going to glorify me. He is the true judge.
50 I am not seeking glory for myself; but there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge.
51 I tell you the truth, anyone who obeys my teaching will never die!”
51 Very truly I tell you, whoever obeys my word will never see death.”
52 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!’
52 At this they exclaimed, “Now we know that you are demon-possessed! Abraham died and so did the prophets, yet you say that whoever obeys your word will never taste death.
53 Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?”
53 Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?”
54 Jesus answered, “If I want glory for myself, it doesn’t count. But it is my Father who will glorify me. You say, ‘He is our God,’
54 Jesus replied, “If I glorify myself, my glory means nothing. My Father, whom you claim as your God, is the one who glorifies me.
55 but you don’t even know him. I know him. If I said otherwise, I would be as great a liar as you! But I do know him and obey him.
55 Though you do not know him, I know him. If I said I did not, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and obey his word.
56 Your father Abraham rejoiced as he looked forward to my coming. He saw it and was glad.”
56 Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad.”
57 The people said, “You aren’t even fifty years old. How can you say you have seen Abraham? ”
57 “You are not yet fifty years old,” they said to him, “and you have seen Abraham!”
58 Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, before Abraham was even born, I AM! ”
58 “Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!”
59 At that point they picked up stones to throw at him. But Jesus was hidden from them and left the Temple.
59 At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds.
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