John 8:49

Translations

Modern

“I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.

Traditional

Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.

Literal

Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.

Latin

Respondit Jesus: Ego dæmonium non habeo: sed honorifico Patrem meum, et vos inhonorastis me.

Original

Greek

English

“I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.

Notes

John 8:48–49

By calling Jesus a Samaritan with a demon, his opponents used a racial insult to dismiss his accusations (see study note on 4:4–6). They claimed Jesus was demon-possessed to counter his claim that they belonged to Satan (also 7:20; 8:52; 10:20; 8:44).

Jesus rightly replied that these words were deeply offensive. In fact, it was a serious and unforgivable offense (Mark 3:22–29).

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

Events

Light of the World/I am discoursec. AD 29

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

God: Fatherhood of Jesus, the Christ: Meekness of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Righteousness: Fruits of Self-Righteousness: Pharisees

John 8:49

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