John 10:35

Translations

Modern

If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken—

Traditional

If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

Literal

If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture is not able to be broken—

Latin

Si illos dixit deos, ad quos sermo Dei factus est, et non potest solvi Scriptura:

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Greek

English

If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken—

Notes

John 10:34–36

‘I have said you are gods’: If the word gods could describe people other than the Lord, then Jesus was not breaking the law by referring to himself in this way. But Jesus is not just any son of God. Jesus is the Son of God who the Father sent into the world.

John 10:25–42

In his final public statement in this Gospel, Jesus gave a clear and complete declaration about who he is (10:30). He spoke openly about his unity with the Father.

This statement brought his public teaching to a high point and made his identity unmistakable.

John 10:1–42

Chapter 10 continues the series of feast sermons (see study note on 5:1–10:42). Here, the setting is the Feast of Dedication. The timing of this feast is important for understanding the story (see study note on 10:22).

Theme notes and profiles

Preaching to a Tough Crowd The Christ Hymn: Christ’s Divine Nature

Events

Feast of Dedication

Related verses

Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
Romans 13:1
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
Luke 24:44–46
Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”
Luke 16:17
But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.
Genesis 15:1
After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
John 19:36–37
Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.”
Acts 1:16
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.
Matthew 26:53–56
Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
1 Samuel 23:9–11
When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.”
Matthew 5:18
For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
Deuteronomy 18:18–20
I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him.
1 Chronicles 22:8
…but this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and waged great wars. You are not to build a house for My Name because you have shed so much blood on the ground before Me.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blasphemy Elohim Ezekiel, Book of Inspiration of the Bible John, Gospel of Miracle Revelation Shepherd

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Temple (At Jerusalem) at the Feast of Dedication Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Teaches In Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

John 10:35

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