John 8, Jesus and the Jews

There are different ways to gain insight into the

person, thinking, and conduct of the Son of God.
One way is to consider Jesus in dialogue with the
enemies of truth. Indeed, Jesus addressed not
only the circumstance, but also the involved
players (John 8: 1-11). John 8: 12-59 contains
some pointed statements made by Jesus to the
Jews.
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“14: Jesus answered and said unto

them, Though I bear record of myself, yet
my record is true: for I know whence I came,
and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I
come, and whither I go. 15: Ye judge after
the flesh; I judge no man.” (See vs. 12-19.)
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“21: Then said Jesus again unto them,

I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and
shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot
come.” (See vs. 22-24.)
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“31: Then said Jesus to those Jews

which believed on him, If ye continue in my
word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32:
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth
shall make you free….” (See vs. 33-37.)
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“38: I speak that which I have seen

with my Father: and ye do that which ye
have seen with your father.” (See vs. 39-44.)
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“45: And because I tell you the truth,

ye believe me not. 46: Which of you
convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth,
why do ye not believe me?” (See vs. 46-47.)
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“51: Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a

man keep my saying, he shall never see
death.” (See vs. 52-54.)
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“58: Jesus said unto them, Verily,

verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was,
I am.” (See v. 59.)
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Jesus’ responses were to the point and

germane. He only differed on important
issues. His thinking and argumentation was
factual and sound. Since they could not
answer him, they resorted to emotionalism
and violence (v. 59).