John 8:46

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

John 8:46 In-Context

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?"
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