📖 John — Chapter 8 (KJV)
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John 8:1 RJesus went unto the mount of Olives.
John 8:2 And Rearly in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.
John 8:3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
John 8:4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
John 8:5 Now RMoses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
John 8:6 This they said, Rtempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
John 8:7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, Rand said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
John 8:8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.
John 8:9 And they which heard it, Rbeing convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
John 8:10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, Rwhere are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
John 8:11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, RNeither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, RI am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 8:13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, RThou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.
John 8:14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, Ryet 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.
John 8:15 Ye judge after the flesh; RI judge no man.
John 8:16 And Ryet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.
John 8:17 It is Ralso written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.
John 8:18 I am Rone that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.
John 8:19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, RYe neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.
John 8:20 These words spake Jesus Rin the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.
John 8:21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, Rand shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come.
John 8:22 Then said the Jews, RWill he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come.
John 8:23 And he said unto them, RYe are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
John 8:24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: Rfor if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
John 8:25 Then said they unto him, RWho art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.
John 8:26 I Rhave many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.
John 8:27 RThey understood not that he spake to them of the Father.
John 8:28 Then said Jesus unto them, RWhen ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.
John 8:29 And Rhe that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
John 8:30 As he spake these words, Rmany believed on him.
John 8:31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye Rmy disciples indeed;
John 8:32 And Rye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
John 8:33 They answered him, RWe be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
John 8:34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, RWhosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
John 8:35 And Rthe servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
John 8:36 RIf the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
John 8:37 I Rknow that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.
John 8:38 I Rspeak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.
John 8:39 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
John 8:40 But Rnow ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.
John 8:41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, RWe be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.
John 8:42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: Rfor I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.
John 8:43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because Rye cannot hear my word.
John 8:44 Ye Rare of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
John 8:45 RAnd because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
John 8:46 Which of you Rconvinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?
John 8:47 He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
John 8:48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, RSay we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
John 8:49 Jesus answered, RI have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.
John 8:50 And RI seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
John 8:51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man Rkeep my saying, he shall never see death.
John 8:52 Then said the Jews unto him, RNow 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.
John 8:53 Art Rthou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
John 8:54 Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: Rit is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:
John 8:55 Yet Rye 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.
John 8:56 Your father Abraham Rrejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
John 8:57 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, RBefore Abraham was, I am.
John 8:59 Then Rtook 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.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
John 8:1–11 — An accusation is answered with mercy and moral seriousness
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A woman taken in adultery is brought to test Jesus. His answer concerning a sinless accuser leads the challengers to leave; he does not condemn her and directs her to sin no more.
Key Truth: Join mercy with an honest response to sin.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ went unto the mount of Olives.” (John 8:1)
Find it in John 8:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “She ____ , No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither …” (John 8:11)
Find it in John 8:11 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “She said, No man, ____ . And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn …” (John 8:11)
Find it in John 8:11 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
John 8:12–30 — The light of the world confronts misunderstanding
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus declares himself the light of the world and answers challenges concerning witness, origin, the Father, and his coming departure. He speaks of the Son of man’s lifting and his continual obedience to the Father.
Key Truth: Follow the light rather than judging Jesus through superficial assumptions.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of ____ .” (John 8:12)
Find it in John 8:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, …” (John 8:22)
Find it in John 8:22 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “As he spake these ____ , many believed on him.” (John 8:30)
Find it in John 8:30 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
John 8:31–59 — Truth, freedom, and Abraham expose opposed allegiances
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus teaches continuing in his word, truth, and freedom from sin’s bondage. The dispute about Abraham and fatherhood exposes hostility to truth and culminates in his statement concerning existence before Abraham, followed by an attempt to stone him.
Key Truth: Let discipleship mean continuing in Jesus’ word rather than relying on inherited identity.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty …” (John 8:57)
Find it in John 8:57 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And because I tell you the ____ , ye believe me not.” (John 8:45)
Find it in John 8:45 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Then ____ they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid …” (John 8:59)
Find it in John 8:59 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Exodus 3:14 — God’s self-identification to Moses offers a related passage for considering Jesus’ closing declaration.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What attachment or assumption needs to yield to continuing in Jesus’ word?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes John 8:1–11 (An accusation is answered with mercy and moral seriousness) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes John 8:12–30 (The light of the world confronts misunderstanding) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes John 8:31–59 (Truth, freedom, and Abraham expose opposed allegiances) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What contrast defines following the light of the world?
5. What liberating relationship does Jesus state?
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