Parallel Verses
Twentieth Century New Testament
"Are not we right, after all," replied the Jews, "in saying that you are a Samaritan, and are possessed by a demon?"
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
Holman Bible
The Jews responded to Him, “Aren’t we right in saying that You’re a Samaritan
International Standard Version
The Jewish leaders replied to him, "Surely we're right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon, aren't we?"
A Conservative Version
Therefore the Jews answered and said to him, Do we not say well that thou are a Samaritan, and have a demon?
American Standard Version
The Jews answered and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a demon?
Amplified
The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right when we say You are a
An Understandable Version
The Jews answered and said to Jesus, "Were we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan [See note on 4:9], and are dominated by an evil spirit?"
Anderson New Testament
The Jews answered, and said to him: Do we not well say that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?
Bible in Basic English
The Jews said to him in answer, Are we not right in saying that you are of Samaria and have an evil spirit?
Common New Testament
The Jews answered him, "Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?"
Daniel Mace New Testament
The Jews answered, and said to him, are we not in the right to say, that you are a Samaritan, and are really mad?
Darby Translation
The Jews answered and said to him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan and hast a demon?
Godbey New Testament
The Jews responded and said to Him, Do we not truly say that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?
Goodspeed New Testament
The Jews answered, "Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and are possessed?"
John Wesley New Testament
Then answered the Jews and said to him, Say we not well, That thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
Julia Smith Translation
Then answered the Jews, and said to him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a demon?
King James 2000
Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?
Lexham Expanded Bible
The Jews answered and said to him, "Do we not correctly say that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?"
Modern King James verseion
Then the Jews answered and said to Him, Do we not say well that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, "Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan and hast the devil?"
Moffatt New Testament
The Jews retorted, "Are we not right in saying you are a Samaritan, you are mad?"
Montgomery New Testament
In reply the Jews said to him, "Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan, and you also have a demon?"
NET Bible
The Judeans replied, "Aren't we correct in saying that you are a Samaritan and are possessed by a demon?"
New Heart English Bible
Then the Judeans answered him, "Do not we say well that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?"
Noyes New Testament
The Jews answered and said to him, Say we not well, that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a demon?
Sawyer New Testament
The Jews answered and said to him, Say we not well that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?
The Emphasized Bible
The Jews answered, and said unto him - Do, we, not, well, say: Thou, art, a Samaritan, and hast a demon?
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Then answered the Jews, and said to him, Do we not rightly affirm, that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
Webster
Then answered the Jews, and said to him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a demon?
Weymouth New Testament
"Are we not right," answered the Jews, "in saying that you are a Samaritan and are possessed by a demon?"
Williams New Testament
Then the Jews answered Him, "Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and are under the power of a demon?"
World English Bible
Then the Jews answered him, "Don't we say well that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?"
Worrell New Testament
The Jews answered and said to Him, "Say we not well that Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a demon?"
Worsley New Testament
The Jews therefore answered and said unto Him. Do we not rightly say, that thou art a Samaritan, and art possessed by a demon?
Youngs Literal Translation
The Jews, therefore, answered and said to him, 'Do we not say well, that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a demon?'
Themes
Demons » Jesus falsely accused of being possessed of
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Abhorred by the jews
Samaritans » Marginal chain of texts
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in John 8:48
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jesus And Abraham
47 He who comes from God listens to God's teaching; the reason why you do not listen is because you do not come from God." 48 "Are not we right, after all," replied the Jews, "in saying that you are a Samaritan, and are possessed by a demon?" 49 "I am not possessed by a demon," Jesus answered, "but I am showing reverence for my Father; and yet you have no reverence for me.
Phrases
Cross References
John 7:20
"You must be possessed by a demon!" the people exclaimed. "Who is seeking to put you to death?"
John 4:9
"How is it," replied the Samaritan woman, "that you who are a Jew ask for water from a Samaritan woman like me?" (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans).
John 8:52
"Now we are sure that you are possessed by a demon," the Jews replied. "Abraham died, and so did the Prophets; and yet you say 'If any one lays my Message to heart, he will never know death.'
Matthew 10:5
These twelve Jesus sent out as his Messengers, after giving them these instructions-- "Do not go to the Gentiles, nor enter any Samaritan town,
Matthew 10:25
It is enough for a scholar to be treated like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Baal-zebub, how much more the members of his household!
Matthew 12:24
But the Pharisees heard of it and said: "He drives out demons only by the help of Baal-zebub the chief of the demons."
Matthew 12:31
Therefore, I tell you, men will be forgiven every sin and slander; but slander against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
Matthew 15:7
Hypocrites! It was well said by Isaiah when he prophesied about you--
John 10:20
Many of them said: "He is possessed by a demon and is mad; why do you listen to him?"
John 13:13
"You yourselves call me 'the Teacher' and 'the Master', and you are right, for I am both.
Romans 15:3
Even the Christ did not please himself! On the contrary, as Scripture says of him--'The reproaches of those who were reproaching thee fell upon me.'
Hebrews 13:13
Therefore let us go out to him 'outside the camp,' bearing the same reproaches as he;
James 2:19
It is a part of your Faith, is it not, that there is one God? Good; yet even the demons have that faith, and tremble at the thought.