John 8:48-59 - Jesus And Abraham

48 The Jewish leaders replied to him, "Surely we're right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon, aren't we?"

49 Jesus answered, "I don't have a demon. On the contrary, I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. 50 I don't seek my own glory. There is one who seeks it, and he is the Judge. 51 Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death."

52 Then the Jewish leaders told him, "Now we really know that you have a demon. Abraham died, and so did the prophets, but you say, "If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death.' 53 You aren't greater than our father Abraham, who died, are you? The prophets also died. Who are you making yourself out to be?"

54 Jesus answered, "If I were trying to glorify myself, my glory would mean nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, "He is our God.' 55 You don't know him, but I know him. If I were to say that I don't know him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know him and keep his word. 56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day, and he saw it and was glad."

57 Then the Jewish leaders asked him, "You are not even 50 years old, yet you have seen Abraham?"

58 Jesus told them, "Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, before there was an Abraham, I AM!"

59 At this, they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the Temple.


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