Thematic Bible
John 8:1 (show verse)
but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. [Note: This was located on a slope just east of Jerusalem].
John 8:2 (show verse)
Then early [the next] morning Jesus went into the Temple again. All the people gathered around Him and He sat down and began teaching them.
John 8:3 (show verse)
Some experts in the law of Moses and Pharisees brought [to Him] a woman who had been caught committing an immoral sexual act and stood her in the middle of the group.
Adultery » Adulterers and adulteresses
Bringing men to jesus » The sinful
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Judges » Not judging others
Scribe (scribes) » They test jesus with questions, bringing to jesus a woman caught in the act of adultery
Scribes » Modern » Tempted our lord
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
Bringing men to jesus » The sinful
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Judges » Not judging others
Scribe (scribes) » They test jesus with questions, bringing to jesus a woman caught in the act of adultery
Scribes » Modern » Tempted our lord
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
John 8:4 (show verse)
They said to Jesus, "This woman was caught in the very act of sexual immorality.
Adultery » Adulterers and adulteresses
Adultery » Instances of » The woman brought to jesus in the temple
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Judges » Not judging others
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
Adultery » Instances of » The woman brought to jesus in the temple
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Judges » Not judging others
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
John 8:5 (show verse)
Now in the law, Moses required us to stone such people [to death], so what do you say [should be done with her]?"
Adultery » Adulterers and adulteresses
Adultery » Instances of » The woman brought to jesus in the temple
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Judges » Not judging others
the Law of moses » Taught the jews » All punishments awarded according to
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
Adultery » Instances of » The woman brought to jesus in the temple
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Judges » Not judging others
the Law of moses » Taught the jews » All punishments awarded according to
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
John 8:6 (show verse)
They said this to test Him, in order to have a charge to bring against Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote [something] on the ground [i.e., in the dirt] with His finger.
Adultery » Instances of » The woman brought to jesus in the temple
Christ » Slandered » Snares laid for
Christ » Touched by others » Tried by his enemies
Christ » Silent of Christ » In the presence of a woman's accusers
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Judges » Not judging others
Silence » Of Christ » In the presence of a woman's accusers
Christ Silent » In the presence of a woman's accusers
Snares laid » For Christ
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
Christ » Slandered » Snares laid for
Christ » Touched by others » Tried by his enemies
Christ » Silent of Christ » In the presence of a woman's accusers
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Judges » Not judging others
Silence » Of Christ » In the presence of a woman's accusers
Christ Silent » In the presence of a woman's accusers
Snares laid » For Christ
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
John 8:7 (show verse)
But when they continued asking Him [about the woman], He stood up and said to them, "That person among you who has never sinned should be the first one to throw a stone at her."
Adultery » Instances of » The woman brought to jesus in the temple
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Judges » Not judging others
Mercifulness » Of Christ
Punishments » Were inflicted » By the witnesses
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the pharisees, when they brought the woman to him who had been caught in the act of adultery
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of Christ
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Judges » Not judging others
Mercifulness » Of Christ
Punishments » Were inflicted » By the witnesses
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the pharisees, when they brought the woman to him who had been caught in the act of adultery
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of Christ
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
John 8:8 (show verse)
Then He stooped down again and wrote [something else] on the ground.
John 8:9 (show verse)
And when they heard [what He had said], they [all] left, one at a time, beginning with the oldest men. So, Jesus was left alone with the woman [still standing] there where she was.
Adultery » Instances of » The woman brought to jesus in the temple
Condemnation » Of self
Conscience » Guilty
Conscience » Guilty » The scribes and pharisees
Conscience » Instances of » The accusers of the woman taken in adultery
Conviction » Instances of » Jews, when jesus commanded the guiltless man to cast the first stone at the woman taken in adultery
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Guilt » The scribes and pharisees
Guilty conscience » The scribes and pharisees
Sin » Guilt of » The scribes and pharisees
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
The wicked » Guilt of » The scribes and pharisees
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
Condemnation » Of self
Conscience » Guilty
Conscience » Guilty » The scribes and pharisees
Conscience » Instances of » The accusers of the woman taken in adultery
Conviction » Instances of » Jews, when jesus commanded the guiltless man to cast the first stone at the woman taken in adultery
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Guilt » The scribes and pharisees
Guilty conscience » The scribes and pharisees
Sin » Guilt of » The scribes and pharisees
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
The wicked » Guilt of » The scribes and pharisees
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
John 8:10 (show verse)
So, Jesus stood up [again] and said to her, "[My dear] woman, where are the men? Did not any of them [stay to] condemn you?"
Adultery » Forgiveness of. Instances of
Adultery » Instances of » The woman brought to jesus in the temple
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Sin » Not sinning
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
Adultery » Instances of » The woman brought to jesus in the temple
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Sin » Not sinning
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
John 8:11 (show verse)
She replied, "No sir, no one did." Then Jesus said, "[Well], I do not condemn you either. Go on your way and from now on, do not sin anymore."}}
Adultery » Forgiveness of. Instances of
Adultery » Instances of » The woman brought to jesus in the temple
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Error » Definition of » Forbidden
Outcasts received » The sinful women
Sin » Not sinning
Sin » Excuses offered for » Forbidden
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Forbidden
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
Adultery » Instances of » The woman brought to jesus in the temple
Defender of the weak » A sinful woman
Error » Definition of » Forbidden
Outcasts received » The sinful women
Sin » Not sinning
Sin » Excuses offered for » Forbidden
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Forbidden
Weak » Defender of the » A sinful woman
Women » Instances of » The woman caught in the act of adultery and brought to jesus in the temple
John 8:12 (show verse)
So, Jesus spoke to them again [i.e., to the Jewish authorities. See 7:45], saying, "I am the light of the world. The person who becomes my follower will never live in [spiritual] darkness, but have the light of [i.e., for his] life [i.e., followers of Jesus will not live in error and sin but in truth and righteousness]."
spiritual Blindness » Saints are delivered from
spiritual Blindness » Christ appointed to remove
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Christ
Discipleship » Followers, blessings promised to » Spiritual light
Followers » Spiritual light
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Light of the world
Jesus Christ » Names of » Light
Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom
Light » Who shall walk in the light
Light, spiritual » Promised » To the followers of Christ
Names » Of Christ » Light of the world
Spiritual » Light promised » To the followers of Christ
Types of Christ » Golden candlestick
spiritual Blindness » Christ appointed to remove
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Christ
Discipleship » Followers, blessings promised to » Spiritual light
Followers » Spiritual light
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Light of the world
Jesus Christ » Names of » Light
Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom
Light » Who shall walk in the light
Light, spiritual » Promised » To the followers of Christ
Names » Of Christ » Light of the world
Spiritual » Light promised » To the followers of Christ
Types of Christ » Golden candlestick
John 8:13 (show verse)
The Pharisees then said to Him, "[Since] you are giving testimony about yourself, your testimony is not true."
John 8:14 (show verse)
Jesus replied to them, "Even if I do give testimony about myself, it is [still] true, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you people do not know where I came from or where I am going.
Christ » Witness, a » To the truth
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Jesus Christ himself
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Jesus Christ himself
Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » Jesus Christ himself
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » The necessity of more than one witness for anything to be established
Witness » Christ, a witness to the truth
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Jesus Christ himself
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Jesus Christ himself
Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » Jesus Christ himself
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » The necessity of more than one witness for anything to be established
Witness » Christ, a witness to the truth
John 8:15 (show verse)
You pass judgment according to human standards; I do not judge anyone [i.e., the way you do it].
John 8:16 (show verse)
And even if I do pass judgment, my judgment is true because I am not alone, for the Father who sent me is with me.
John 8:17 (show verse)
Even in your law it is written [Deut. 19:15] that the testimony of two people is true.
Courts of justice » The accused » The evidence of two or more witnesses required in
Knowledge » If you know jesus Christ
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » The necessity of more than one witness for anything to be established
Witness » Two necessary to establish a fact
Knowledge » If you know jesus Christ
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » The necessity of more than one witness for anything to be established
Witness » Two necessary to establish a fact
John 8:18 (show verse)
I am one who gives testimony about myself, and the Father who sent me [is the second witness who] testifies about me."
Christ » Heal persecution of » The father bears witness
Divinity » Of Christ » The father bears witness
Knowledge » If you know jesus Christ
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » The necessity of more than one witness for anything to be established
Witness » Sufferings of » Divine, the father bears witness
Divinity » Of Christ » The father bears witness
Knowledge » If you know jesus Christ
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » The necessity of more than one witness for anything to be established
Witness » Sufferings of » Divine, the father bears witness
John 8:19 (show verse)
So, the Jewish authorities said to Him, "Where is your father?" Jesus answered, "You people do not know me or my Father. If you [did] know me, you would know my Father also."
John 8:20 (show verse)
Jesus spoke these words in the treasury [area of the Temple]. And no one arrested Him because His time had not yet come [i.e., to be turned over to the authorities and killed].
John 8:21 (show verse)
Jesus again said to them, "I am going away and you will look for me, but you will die [condemned] in your sins. You cannot go where I am going."
John 8:22 (show verse)
So, the Jews asked [one another], "Will he kill himself, because he said, 'You cannot go where I am going'?"
John 8:23 (show verse)
Jesus replied, "You people are from below [i.e., from the earthly realm]; I am from above [i.e., from the heavenly realm]. You belong to this world; I do not belong to this world.
John 8:24 (show verse)
Therefore I said to you that you will die [condemned] in your sins. For unless you believe that I am [the Messiah, who came from above. See verse 23], you will die [condemned] in your sins."
Divine Requirements » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Only saviour » Jesus the » Rejection of him means death
Pardon » Withheld from » The unbelieving
Jesus Christ, Savior » Christ the only » Rejection of him means death
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Unbelief » They who are guilty of » Shall die in their sins
Unbelievers » Die in their sins
Only saviour » Jesus the » Rejection of him means death
Pardon » Withheld from » The unbelieving
Jesus Christ, Savior » Christ the only » Rejection of him means death
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Unbelief » They who are guilty of » Shall die in their sins
Unbelievers » Die in their sins
John 8:25 (show verse)
So, they said to Him, "Who are you?" Jesus answered, "Why am I even speaking to you at all? [Note: The Greek words of this difficult passage are not real clear]
John 8:26 (show verse)
I have many things to say about you and [many] judgments to pass on you. However, God, who sent me, is truthful and I am telling the world [only] the things I have heard from Him."
Christ » Opinions concerning » Oracle of God
Christ » Reproves » Revelation of
Jesus The Prophet » Declared his doctrine to be that of the father
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Declared his doctrine to be that of the father
Christ Oracle of God » Christ's revelation speaking as the oracle of God
Revelation » Christ's
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Speaking as the oracle of God
Christ » Reproves » Revelation of
Jesus The Prophet » Declared his doctrine to be that of the father
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Declared his doctrine to be that of the father
Christ Oracle of God » Christ's revelation speaking as the oracle of God
Revelation » Christ's
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Speaking as the oracle of God
John 8:27 (show verse)
The people [who heard this] did not understand that Jesus was speaking to them about the Father.
John 8:28 (show verse)
So, Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of man [i.e., to crucify Him], then you will know that I am [the Messiah] and that I do not do anything on my own authority, but I speak [only] those things that the Father has taught me.
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Declared his doctrine to be that of the father
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » Crucifixion
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Declared his doctrine to be that of the father
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » Crucifixion
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
John 8:29 (show verse)
And God, who sent me, is with me; He has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to Him."
Christ, character of » Zealous
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » A characteristic of Christ
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » A characteristic of Christ
God » Pleasing of » A characteristic of Christ
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Piety » Examples of piety » Christ
Pleasing God » A characteristic of Christ
Religion » Examples of piety » Christ
True religion » Examples of piety » Christ
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » A characteristic of Christ
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » A characteristic of Christ
God » Pleasing of » A characteristic of Christ
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Piety » Examples of piety » Christ
Pleasing God » A characteristic of Christ
Religion » Examples of piety » Christ
True religion » Examples of piety » Christ
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
John 8:30 (show verse)
When He said these things, many people believed in Him.
John 8:31 (show verse)
Then Jesus said to those Jews who had believed [in Him], "If you people continue [obeying] my message, then you are truly my disciples.
Christianity » Characteristics of » 8 an education
Disciples/apostles » Who is a disciple of Christ
Discipleship » Conditions of » Steadfastness
Fuller revelation » Gained by » Abiding in Christ's words
God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
Knowledge » Spiritual knowledge, general references to » Liberates the soul from all error
Perseverance » An evidence of belonging to Christ
Perseverance » Leads to increase of knowledge
Revelation » Gained by » Abiding in Christ's words
Spiritual » Knowledge » Liberates the soul from all error
Steadfastness » A characteristic of saints
The bible » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
Titles and names of saints » Disciples of Christ
Word » Preached » A blessing to those who reverence it
Disciples/apostles » Who is a disciple of Christ
Discipleship » Conditions of » Steadfastness
Fuller revelation » Gained by » Abiding in Christ's words
God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
Knowledge » Spiritual knowledge, general references to » Liberates the soul from all error
Perseverance » An evidence of belonging to Christ
Perseverance » Leads to increase of knowledge
Revelation » Gained by » Abiding in Christ's words
Spiritual » Knowledge » Liberates the soul from all error
Steadfastness » A characteristic of saints
The bible » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
Titles and names of saints » Disciples of Christ
Word » Preached » A blessing to those who reverence it
John 8:32 (show verse)
And you will know what the truth is and the truth will set you free [i.e. from bondage to sin]."
Bondage, spiritual » The gospel, the instrument of deliverance from
Christianity » Characteristics of » 8 an education
Freedom/liberty » What frees you
Fuller revelation » Gained by » Abiding in Christ's words
Knowledge » Spiritual knowledge, general references to » Liberates the soul from all error
Liberty » Figurative
Liberty » The truth the instrumentality
Christian Liberty » Through the gospel
Perseverance » Leads to increase of knowledge
Revelation » Gained by » Abiding in Christ's words
Servant » Figurative
Spiritual » Liberty » The truth the instrumentality
Spiritual » Knowledge » Liberates the soul from all error
Truth » What truth does
Christianity » Characteristics of » 8 an education
Freedom/liberty » What frees you
Fuller revelation » Gained by » Abiding in Christ's words
Knowledge » Spiritual knowledge, general references to » Liberates the soul from all error
Liberty » Figurative
Liberty » The truth the instrumentality
Christian Liberty » Through the gospel
Perseverance » Leads to increase of knowledge
Revelation » Gained by » Abiding in Christ's words
Servant » Figurative
Spiritual » Liberty » The truth the instrumentality
Spiritual » Knowledge » Liberates the soul from all error
Truth » What truth does
John 8:33 (show verse)
They replied to Him, "We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. How can you say, 'You will be set free'?"
Abraham » How regarded by his descendants
Jewish » Pride
Jews, the » Descendants of abraham
Jews, the » National character of » Pride of descent, &c
Liberty » Figurative
Misunderstood truth » Spiritual bondage confused with physical slavery
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Self-delusion » Exemplified » Jews
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Servant » Figurative
Truth » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Spiritual bondage confused with physical slavery
Jewish » Pride
Jews, the » Descendants of abraham
Jews, the » National character of » Pride of descent, &c
Liberty » Figurative
Misunderstood truth » Spiritual bondage confused with physical slavery
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Self-delusion » Exemplified » Jews
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Servant » Figurative
Truth » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Spiritual bondage confused with physical slavery
John 8:34 (show verse)
Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.
Abraham » How regarded by his descendants
Bondage, spiritual » General references to the bondage of sin
Bondage, spiritual » Is to sin
Christian Liberty » The wicked devoid of
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Who is the servant of sin
Sin » General references to the bondage of sin
Sin » Who is the servant of sin
Sin » The wicked » Servants to
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Bondage
Titles and names of the wicked » Servants of sin
Whosoever » Of condemnation
Bondage, spiritual » General references to the bondage of sin
Bondage, spiritual » Is to sin
Christian Liberty » The wicked devoid of
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Who is the servant of sin
Sin » General references to the bondage of sin
Sin » Who is the servant of sin
Sin » The wicked » Servants to
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Bondage
Titles and names of the wicked » Servants of sin
Whosoever » Of condemnation
John 8:35 (show verse)
Now the slave does not remain part of the family forever, [but] the son does.
John 8:36 (show verse)
Therefore, if the Son sets you free [from sin], you will be truly free.
John 8:37 (show verse)
I know that you people are [all] descendants of Abraham; yet you are trying to kill me because you will not allow my message to affect you.
Abraham » How regarded by his descendants
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Persecution of
Church » Enemies of » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Persecution » Of Christ
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Of Christ
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Persecution of
Church » Enemies of » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Persecution » Of Christ
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Of Christ
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
John 8:38 (show verse)
I am telling [you] about what I have seen in my Father's presence; but you [should] do what you have heard from your father."
John 8:39 (show verse)
They answered Him, "Our forefather was Abraham." Jesus replied to them, "If you were Abraham's descendants, you would do the [kinds of] deeds that Abraham did.
John 8:40 (show verse)
But instead, you are trying to kill me, a man who has [only] told you the truth, which I heard from God. Abraham did not do this [kind of thing].
John 8:41 (show verse)
You people are doing what your father does." They said to Him, "We were not born illegitimately; the only Father we have is God."
Evil » Words evil words of men » Works
Evil » Results of » Deeds
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Jews, the » National character of » Pride of descent, &c
Self-delusion » Exemplified » Jews
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Works » Evil
Evil » Results of » Deeds
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Jews, the » National character of » Pride of descent, &c
Self-delusion » Exemplified » Jews
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Works » Evil
John 8:42 (show verse)
Jesus replied, "If God were [truly] your Father you would love me, because I came from God to be here. For I did not come on my own authority, but God sent me.
Christ » Mediator » Messenger
Christ's » Filial » Origin, heavenly
Devil/devils » Who is of the devil
Heavenly » Multitude » Origin, Christ's
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Love » Who loves jesus Christ
Love to Christ » An evidence of adoption
Lying/lies » Who is a liar
divine Messenger » Christ
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Truth » Who the truth is not in
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Christ's » Filial » Origin, heavenly
Devil/devils » Who is of the devil
Heavenly » Multitude » Origin, Christ's
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Love » Who loves jesus Christ
Love to Christ » An evidence of adoption
Lying/lies » Who is a liar
divine Messenger » Christ
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Truth » Who the truth is not in
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
John 8:43 (show verse)
Why do you people not understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot [bear to] listen to my message.
Devil/devils » Who is of the devil
Dullness » Condemned
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Lying/lies » Who is a liar
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Dullness, condemned
Truth » Who the truth is not in
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Dullness » Condemned
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Lying/lies » Who is a liar
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Dullness, condemned
Truth » Who the truth is not in
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
John 8:44 (show verse)
You belong to your father the devil, and you are [always] wanting to do what your father desires. He was a murderer from the [very] beginning [Note: This is probably a reference to Satan's influence on Adam, Eve and Cain in the Garden of Eden] and does not stand for the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he only speaks what is part of his nature, because he is a liar and the father of [all] liars.
Adversary » Power of » Lying
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the devil
Devil » Children of the devil
Devil/devils » The character of satan
Devil/devils » What the devil is
Devil/devils » Who is of the devil
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Liars » Satan, a deceiver
Lying » The devil, the father of
Lying/lies » Who is a liar
Murder » Characteristic of the devil
Names » Of satan » Murderer
Satan » Confess Christ » Children of
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Lying
Satan » The father of all lies
Satan » The murderer
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Truth » Who the truth is not in
Truth » The devil is devoid of
Truth » Satan is devoid of
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
satan's Work » Lying
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Devil/devils » The character of satan
Devil/devils » What the devil is
Devil/devils » Who is of the devil
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
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Lying/lies » Who is a liar
Murder » Characteristic of the devil
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Satan » Confess Christ » Children of
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Satan » The father of all lies
Satan » The murderer
Satan » The liar
Satan's » Work » Lying
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Serpent » Power of » Lying
Sin » Is of the devil
Tempter » Power of » Lying
The Devil » The wicked » Do the lusts of
Titles and names of the devil » Father of lies
Titles and names of the devil » Murderer
Titles and names of the devil » Liar
Truth » Who the truth is not in
Truth » The devil is devoid of
Truth » Satan is devoid of
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
satan's Work » Lying
John 8:45 (show verse)
But because I tell [you] the truth, you do not believe me.
Distrust » Of religious men » Unbelievers, general references to
Infidelity » Unbelievers, general references to
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Truth » Christ spoke
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Unbelief » Proceeds from » Disinclination to the truth
Infidelity » Unbelievers, general references to
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Truth » Christ spoke
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Unbelief » Proceeds from » Disinclination to the truth
John 8:46 (show verse)
Which one of you can prove me guilty of sinning? If I tell you the truth, why do you not believe me?
Christ, character of » Sinless
the Human nature of Christ » Was without sin
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Shut up four days that it might be closely examined
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Christ's sinlessness, general references to
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Unbelief » Proceeds from » Disinclination to the truth
the Human nature of Christ » Was without sin
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Shut up four days that it might be closely examined
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Christ's sinlessness, general references to
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Unbelief » Proceeds from » Disinclination to the truth
John 8:47 (show verse)
The person who belongs to God listens to the message from God. The reason you will not listen to it is because you do not belong to God."
John 8:48 (show verse)
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?"
John 8:49 (show verse)
Jesus answered, "I am not dominated by an evil spirit. But I give honor to my Father and you people dishonor me.
John 8:50 (show verse)
I am not looking for personal honor; but there is One who is looking for it [i.e., God], and He judges people [fairly].
John 8:51 (show verse)
Truly, truly, I tell you, if a person obeys my message, he will never die [i.e., spiritually]."
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Eternal life
death » Who shall not die
eternal Death » Christ, the only way of escape from
Immortality » General references to
Life » Christ » Continuous
Man » Ignorance of » Immortality of
Man's » Immortality » General references to
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Words » Kept words of Christ » Eternal life
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Eternal life
death » Who shall not die
eternal Death » Christ, the only way of escape from
Immortality » General references to
Life » Christ » Continuous
Man » Ignorance of » Immortality of
Man's » Immortality » General references to
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Words » Kept words of Christ » Eternal life
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Eternal life
John 8:52 (show verse)
The Jews [i.e., the authorities] replied, "Now we know that you are dominated by an evil spirit. Abraham and the prophets [all] died and [yet] you are saying, 'If a person obeys my message, he will never experience death.'
John 8:53 (show verse)
Are you greater [i.e., more important] than our forefather Abraham and the prophets, who [all] died? Who do you think you are?"
John 8:54 (show verse)
Jesus answered them, "If I were to honor myself, that honor would be worthless. [But] it is my Father who honors me [and] you say He is your God.
John 8:55 (show verse)
Now you people have not known Him [i.e., to be your Lord], but I know Him. And if I should say, 'I do not know Him,' I would be a liar like you. But I [do] know Him, and I obey His message.
John 8:56 (show verse)
Your forefather Abraham was glad that he could look forward to my day [i.e., by faith he anticipated the coming of the Messiah. See Heb. 11:13ff]. And he saw it [by faith] and was glad."
John 8:57 (show verse)
So, the Jews said to Him, "You are not even fifty years old [yet] and have you seen Abraham?"
John 8:58 (show verse)
Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am." [Note: The words "I am" were probably construed as a reference to being Deity. See Ex. 3:14].
Christ » Eternal » Divinity » pre-existence
Christ » Names of » I am
I am's of Christ » The eternal one
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » Names of » I am
Knowledge » God the father and jesus Christ knowing each other
Names » Of Christ » I am
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Christ » Names of » I am
I am's of Christ » The eternal one
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » Names of » I am
Knowledge » God the father and jesus Christ knowing each other
Names » Of Christ » I am
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
John 8:59 (show verse)
So, they picked up stones to throw at Him, but Jesus hid Himself [or "was hidden," suggesting a miraculous departure] and left the Temple [area].