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John 8:48-59 -
Before Abraham was, I am
Jn.8.48-59
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Jerusalem
)
8
48
The Jews answered, 'Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan, and that you are possessed?'
8
49
'I am not possessed,' said Jesus; 'the truth is that I am honouring my Father, but you dishonour me.
8
50
I do not so care about my own glory; there is one who does care, and he is judge.
8
51
In very truth I tell you, if anyone obeys my teaching he shall never know what it is to die.'
8
52
The Jews said, 'Now we are certain that you are possessed. Abraham is dead; the prophets are dead; and yet you say, "If anyone obeys my teaching he shall not know what it is to die."
8
53
Are you greater than our father Abraham, who is dead? The prophets are dead too. What do you claim to be?'
8
54
Jesus replied, 'If I glorify myself, that glory of mine is worthless. It is the Father who glorifies me, he of whom you say, "He is our God",
8
55
though you do not know him. But I know him; if I said that I did not know him I should be a liar like you. But in truth I know him and obey his word.
8
56
'Your father Abraham was overjoyed to see my day; he saw it and was glad.'
8
57
The Jews protested, 'You are not yet fifty years old. How can you have seen Abraham?'
8
58
Jesus said, 'In very truth I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am.'
8
59
They picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus was not to be seen; and he left the temple.