John 8:30

The Truth Will Set You Free · John 8:30–47
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Translations

Modern
As Jesus spoke these things, many believed in Him.
Traditional
As he spake these words, many believed on him.
Literal
…of His speaking these things, many believed in Him.
Latin
Hæc illo loquente, multi crediderunt in eum.

Original

Greek
English
As Jesus spoke these things, many believed in Him.

Notes

Once again, the crowd at the feast was divided. Earlier, the discussion had ended with plans to arrest Jesus (8:20). Now many people believed in him. They were persuaded that he was speaking the truth.

However, when Jesus spoke more clearly about who he really was, their faith was tested. As his full identity became known, some struggled to accept his words (8:31–59).

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.

Events

Parallels

2 John 1:4–6

Glossary

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

Topics

Faith: Faith in Christ: Jews at Jerusalem Jesus, the Christ: Received Jesus, the Christ: Rejected