John 8:48-59 - Jesus And Abraham
48 In reply the Jews said to him, "Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan, and you also have a demon?"
49 "I do not have a demon," said Jesus, "but I am honoring my Father, and you are dishonoring me. 50 "Yet I am not seeking my own honor. There is One who is seeking it, and He is judge. 51 "In solemn truth I tell you that if any one obeys my teaching he shall never behold death."
52 "Now we know that you have a demon," exclaimed the Jews. Abraham died, and so did the prophets; and yet you say, 'If any man obeys my teaching he shall never taste death.' 53 "You are not greater than our father Abraham, are you? And he died, and the prophets died. Who are you making yourself out to be?"
54 "If I glorify myself." said Jesus, "my glory is nothing. It is my Father that glorifies me, and you say, 'He is our God.' 55 "You are not acquainted with him; I know him. Were I to say, 'I do not know him,' I should be like you, a liar. But I do know him, and I obey his teaching. 56 "Your father Abraham rejoiced that he should see my day; and he saw it and was glad."
57 "You are not yet fifty years old," said the Jews to him, "and you have seen Abraham?"
58 "In solemn truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "that before Abraham came into existence, I am."
59 Then they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the Temple.