John 8:51

Before Abraham Was Born, I Am · John 8:48–59
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Translations

Modern
Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”
Traditional
Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
Literal
Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone shall keep My word, he shall never see death, to the age.”
Latin
Amen, amen dico vobis: si quis sermonem meum servaverit, mortem non videbit in æternum.

Original

Greek
English
Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”

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

Abraham

Events

Glossary

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

Topics

Eternal Death: Christ, the Only Way of Escape From Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Righteousness: Pharisees