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John 8

John 8:24

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

Modern
That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”
Traditional
I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
Literal
Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”
Latin
Dixi ergo vobis quia moriemini in peccatis vestris: si enim non credideritis quia ego sum, moriemini in peccato vestro.

Interlinear

Greek
English
That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”

Notes

John 8:24

  • unless you believe that I am He: Jesus used God's divine name (see 4:26; Exodus 3:14). His listeners did not fully understand the meaning of his words (John 8:25).

  • die in your sins: Jesus is the light who has come into the world. His presence offers the only way of salvation. If people reject him, they remain in darkness and do not receive life.

John 8:12–59

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

Hardened Hearts

Events

Parallels

1 John 1:5–10

Glossary

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

Topics

Believing in Christ Islam Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Making Excuses Pardon: Withheld From: The Unbelieving Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning Unbelief: They Who are Guilty of Shall Die in Their Sins