John 8:31

Translations

Modern

So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

Traditional

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

Literal

Therefore Jesus was saying to the Jews having believed in Him, “If you shall remain in My word, truly you are My disciples.

Latin

Dicebat ergo Jesus ad eos, qui crediderunt ei, Judæos: Si vos manseritis in sermone meo, vere discipuli mei eritis,

Interlinear

Greek

English

So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

Notes

John 8:31–32

Discipleship involves more than just knowing who Jesus is. It also requires obeying his teachings (3:36; 14:15, 21, 23; 15:10).
Because Jesus is the truth, knowing him helps a person understand what is true and what is false (14:6).
set you free: The truth frees a person from darkness, lies, and sin.

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

Abraham “Belief” in the Gospel of John John’s Profile of Discipleship Remaining in Christ

Events

Light of the World/I am discoursec. AD 29

Related verses

2 John 1:9
Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son.
John 15:4–9
Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.
2 Timothy 3:14
But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.
1 Timothy 4:16
Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
James 1:25
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.
Colossians 1:23
…if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
1 Samuel 12:14
If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who rules over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well.
John 6:66–71
From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him.
Hebrews 3:14
We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.
Romans 2:7
To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
Matthew 24:13
But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
Acts 14:22
…strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

Parallels

2 John 1:4–6

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

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

Topics

Being a Disciple Breakthrough Decision: General Scriptures Concerning God Hates Liars Perseverance: An Evidence of Belonging to Christ Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Perseverance: Leads to Increase of Knowledge Rebuking Evil Righteous: Described Steadfastness: A Characteristic of Saints Titles and Names of Saints: Disciples of Christ Truth: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wisdom: Spiritual, from God Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

John 8:31

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