John 8:18

Jesus the Light of the World · John 8:12–29
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Translations

Modern
I am One who testifies about Myself, and the Father, who sent Me, also testifies about Me.”
Traditional
I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.
Literal
I am the One testifying about Myself, and the Father having sent Me testifies about Me.”
Latin
Ego sum qui testimonium perhibeo de meipso, et testimonium perhibet de me qui misit me, Pater.

Original

Greek
English
I am One who testifies about Myself, and the Father, who sent Me, also testifies about Me.”

Notes

The debate about whether Jesus is the Messiah continues from 7:52. Jesus remained at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. During the feast, the conflicts Jesus encountered in chapter 7 continued and intensified.

Theme notes and profiles

Knowing God

Events

Parallels

1 John 1:5–10

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) John, Gospel of Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship