King James Version · full chapter
John 8
59 verses · King James Version
- 1Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.Compare translations of John 8:1
- 2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.Compare translations of John 8:2
- 3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,Compare translations of John 8:3
- 4They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.Compare translations of John 8:4
- 5Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?Compare translations of John 8:5
- 6This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with finger wrote on the ground,Compare translations of John 8:6
- 7So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.Compare translations of John 8:7
- 8And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.Compare translations of John 8:8
- 9And they which heard being convicted by conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.Compare translations of John 8:9
- 10When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?Compare translations of John 8:10
- 11She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.Compare translations of John 8:11
- 12Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.Compare translations of John 8:12
- 13The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.Compare translations of John 8:13
- 14Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.Compare translations of John 8:14
- 15Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.Compare translations of John 8:15
- 16And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.Compare translations of John 8:16
- 17It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.Compare translations of John 8:17
- 18I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.Compare translations of John 8:18
- 19Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.Compare translations of John 8:19
- 20These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.Compare translations of John 8:20
- 21Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come.Compare translations of John 8:21
- 22Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come.Compare translations of John 8:22
- 23And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.Compare translations of John 8:23
- 24I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins.Compare translations of John 8:24
- 25Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even that I said unto you from the beginning.Compare translations of John 8:25
- 26I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.Compare translations of John 8:26
- 27They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.Compare translations of John 8:27
- 28Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am and I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.Compare translations of John 8:28
- 29And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.Compare translations of John 8:29
- 30As he spake these words, many believed on him.Compare translations of John 8:30
- 31Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, are ye my disciples indeed;Compare translations of John 8:31
- 32And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.Compare translations of John 8:32
- 33They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?Compare translations of John 8:33
- 34Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.Compare translations of John 8:34
- 35And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: the Son abideth ever.Compare translations of John 8:35
- 36If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.Compare translations of John 8:36
- 37I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.Compare translations of John 8:37
- 38I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.Compare translations of John 8:38
- 39They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.Compare translations of John 8:39
- 40But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.Compare translations of John 8:40
- 41Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, God.Compare translations of John 8:41
- 42Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.Compare translations of John 8:42
- 43Why do ye not understand my speech? because ye cannot hear my word.Compare translations of John 8:43
- 44Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.Compare translations of John 8:44
- 45And because I tell the truth, ye believe me not.Compare translations of John 8:45
- 46Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?Compare translations of John 8:46
- 47He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear not, because ye are not of God.Compare translations of John 8:47
- 48Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?Compare translations of John 8:48
- 49Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.Compare translations of John 8:49
- 50And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.Compare translations of John 8:50
- 51Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.Compare translations of John 8:51
- 52Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.Compare translations of John 8:52
- 53Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?Compare translations of John 8:53
- 54Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:Compare translations of John 8:54
- 55Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.Compare translations of John 8:55
- 56Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw and was glad.Compare translations of John 8:56
- 57Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?Compare translations of John 8:57
- 58Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.Compare translations of John 8:58
- 59Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.Compare translations of John 8:59