John 8:52

Translations

Modern

“Now we know that You have a demon!” declared the Jews. “Abraham died, and so did the prophets, yet You say that anyone who keeps Your word will never taste death.

Traditional

Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.

Literal

Therefore the Jews said to Him, “Now we have known that You have a demon! Abraham died, and the prophets, and You say, ‘If anyone shall keep My word, he shall never taste of death, to the age.’

Latin

Dixerunt ergo Judæi: Nunc cognovimus quia dæmonium habes. Abraham mortuus est, et prophetæ; et tu dicis: Si quis sermonem meum servaverit, non gustabit mortem in æternum.

Interlinear

Greek

English

“Now we know that You have a demon!” declared the Jews. “Abraham died, and so did the prophets, yet You say that anyone who keeps Your word will never taste death.

Notes

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

Related verses

Hebrews 2:9
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.
John 8:48
The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?”
John 9:24
So a second time they called for the man who had been blind and said, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.”
John 8:51
Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”
Zechariah 1:5–6
Where are your fathers now? And the prophets, do they live forever?
Hebrews 11:13
All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

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

Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Persecution of Jesus Self-Righteousness: Pharisees Slander: That he had a Demon Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning

John 8:52

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