John 8:55

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

Modern
You do not know Him, but I know Him. If I said I did not know Him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know Him, and I keep His word.
Traditional
Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.
Literal
And you have not known Him, but I know Him. And if I say that I do not know Him, I will be a liar like you. But I know Him, and I keep His word.
Latin
…et non cognovistis eum: ego autem novi eum. Et si dixero quia non scio eum, ero similis vobis, mendax. Sed scio eum, et sermonem ejus servo.

Interlinear

Greek
English
You do not know Him, but I know Him. If I said I did not know Him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know Him, and I keep His word.

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.

Events

Glossary

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

Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Jesus, the Christ: Obedience of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Liars: Satan, a Deceiver Self-Righteousness: Pharisees