John 8:48-59 - Jesus And Abraham

⁴⁸ Then the Jews answered Him, "Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and are under the power of a demon?"

⁴⁹ Jesus answered: "I am not under the power of a demon; on the other hand, I am honoring my Father, but you are dishonoring me. ⁵⁰ However, I am not seeking honor for myself; there is One who is seeking it for me, and He is judge. ⁵¹ I most solemnly say to you, if anyone follows my teaching, he will never experience death."

⁵² Then the Jews said to Him, "Now we know that you are under the power of a demon. Abraham is dead; the prophets too, and yet you say, 'If anyone follows my teaching, he will never experience death.' ⁵³ You are not greater than our forefather Abraham, are you? He is dead and the prophets are dead. Who do you claim to be?"

⁵⁴ Jesus answered, "If I glorify myself, such glory amounts to nothing. It is the Father who glorifies me; and you claim that He is your God. ⁵⁵ And yet you have not learned to know Him; but I know Him, and if I say I do not know Him, I will be a liar like you. On the other hand, I do know Him and I do follow His teaching. ⁵⁶ Your forefather Abraham exulted in the hope of seeing my day. He has seen it and is glad of it."

⁵⁷ The Jews then said to Him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?"

⁵⁸ Then Jesus said to them, "I most solemnly say to you, I existed before Abraham was born."

⁵⁹ At this the Jews took up stones to stone Him, but Jesus made His way out of the temple unperceived.