John 8:48-59 ▼

48 The Jews responded to Him, “ Aren’t we right in saying that You’re a Samaritan and have a demon? ”

49 “I do not have a demon ,” Jesus answered. “On the contrary, I honor My Father and you dishonor Me.

50 I do not seek My glory; the One who seeks it also judges.

51 I assure you: If anyone keeps My word, he will never see death  — ever ! ”

52 Then the Jews said, “ Now we know You have a demon. Abraham died and so did the prophets. You say, ‘If anyone keeps My word, he will never taste death  — ever ! ’

53 Are You greater than our father Abraham who died ? Even the prophets died. Who do You pretend to be? ”

54 “If I glorify Myself ,” Jesus answered, “My glory is nothing. My Father  — you say about Him, ‘He is our God ’ — He is the One who glorifies Me.

55 You’ve never known Him, but I know Him. If I were to say I don’t know Him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know Him, and I keep His word.

56 Your father Abraham was overjoyed that he would see My day; he saw it and rejoiced.”

57 The Jews replied, “ You aren’t 50 years old yet, and You’ve seen Abraham? ”

58 Jesus said to them, “I assure you: Before Abraham was, I am.”,

59 At that, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple complex.