John 8:59

Translations

Modern

At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.

Traditional

Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

Literal

Therefore they took up stones so that they might cast them at Him; but Jesus hid Himself and went forth out of the temple.

Latin

Tulerunt ergo lapides, ut jacerent in eum: Jesus autem abscondit se, et exivit de templo.

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English

At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.

Notes

John 8:59

Those listening to Jesus finally understood his claim to be God (8:58). Because of this, they became very angry. They believed they had heard blasphemy (words that dishonored God) and picked up stones to throw at him, which was the proper legal response (Leviticus 24:16).
Jesus was hidden from them because God had chosen a different time for his death (see study note on John 12:23; see also 7:30, 44; Luke 4:29–30).

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

“I Am” Sayings of Jesus The Christ Hymn: Christ’s Divine Nature

Events

Light of the World/I am discoursec. AD 29

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Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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

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Persecution of Jesus Self-Righteousness: Pharisees

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