Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of John
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:1 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:1 JFB -> Commentary on 8:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:1 PNT -> Commentary on 8:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:1 TFG -> Commentary on 8:1 TSK -> Commentary on 8:1 TSK -> Entry for 8:1 WEN -> Notes on 8:1 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Temple; Women EBD -> Adultery 8:1 - [In Context] Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives,
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:2 JFB -> Commentary on 8:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:2 PNT -> Commentary on 8:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:2 TFG -> Commentary on 8:2 TSK -> Commentary on 8:2 TSK -> Entry for 8:2 WEN -> Notes on 8:2 NTB -> Instruction; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Women TTT -> Early Rising; Morning EBD -> Adultery 8:2 - [In Context] but early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:3 JFB -> Commentary on 8:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:3 PNT -> Commentary on 8:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:3 TFG -> Commentary on 8:3 WEN -> Notes on 8:3 NTB -> Scribe (S); Women TTT -> Scribes EBD -> Adultery WJD -> Devotional using 8:3 WJD -> Devotional using 8:3 8:3 - [In Context] As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and Pharisees brought a woman they had caught in the act of adultery. They put her in front of the crowd.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:4 JFB -> Commentary on 8:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:4 PNT -> Commentary on 8:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:4 TFG -> Commentary on 8:4 WEN -> Notes on 8:4 NTB -> Adultery; Hypocrisy; Women EBD -> Adultery WJD -> Devotional using 8:4 WJD -> Devotional using 8:4 8:4 - [In Context] "Teacher," they said to Jesus, "this woman was caught in the very act of adultery.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:5 JFB -> Commentary on 8:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:5 PNT -> Commentary on 8:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:5 TFG -> Commentary on 8:5 TSK -> Commentary on 8:5 TSK -> Entry for 8:5 WEN -> Notes on 8:5 NTB -> Adultery; Hypocrisy; Women TTT -> Law of Moses, The EBD -> Adultery WJD -> Devotional using 8:5 WJD -> Devotional using 8:5 8:5 - [In Context] The law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:6 JFB -> Commentary on 8:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:6 PNT -> Commentary on 8:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:6 TFG -> Commentary on 8:6 TSK -> Commentary on 8:6 TSK -> Entry for 8:6 WEN -> Notes on 8:6 NTB -> Adultery; Hypocrisy; Women EBD -> Adultery WJD -> Devotional using 8:6 WJD -> Devotional using 8:6 8:6 - [In Context] They were trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him, but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:7 JFB -> Commentary on 8:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:7 PNT -> Commentary on 8:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:7 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:7 TFG -> Commentary on 8:7 TSK -> Commentary on 8:7 TSK -> Entry for 8:7 WEN -> Notes on 8:7 NTB -> Adultery; Hypocrisy; Reproof; Uncharitableness; Women TTT -> Punishments EBD -> Adultery; Pharisees SBD -> Stephen TV -> Devotional using 8:7 WJD -> Devotional using 8:7 TV -> Devotional using 8:7 WJD -> Devotional using 8:7 TV -> Devotional using 8:7 8:7 - [In Context] They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, "All right, stone her. But let those who have never sinned throw the first stones!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:8 JFB -> Commentary on 8:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:8 PNT -> Commentary on 8:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:8 TFG -> Commentary on 8:8 WEN -> Notes on 8:8 NTB -> Adultery; Hypocrisy; Women EBD -> Adultery WJD -> Devotional using 8:8 WJD -> Devotional using 8:8 8:8 - [In Context] Then he stooped down again and wrote in the dust.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:9 JFB -> Commentary on 8:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:9 PNT -> Commentary on 8:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:9 TFG -> Commentary on 8:9 TSK -> Commentary on 8:9 TSK -> Entry for 8:9 WEN -> Notes on 8:9 NTB -> Adultery; Conscience; Conviction; Hypocrisy; Self-Condemnation; Women EBD -> Adultery WJD -> Devotional using 8:9 WJD -> Devotional using 8:9 8:9 - [In Context] When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:10 JFB -> Commentary on 8:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:10 PNT -> Commentary on 8:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:10 TFG -> Commentary on 8:10 TSK -> Commentary on 8:10 TSK -> Entry for 8:10 WEN -> Notes on 8:10 NTB -> Adultery; Women EBD -> Accuser; Adultery TV -> Devotional using 8:10 WJD -> Devotional using 8:10 TV -> Devotional using 8:10 WJD -> Devotional using 8:10 TV -> Devotional using 8:10 8:10 - [In Context] Then Jesus stood up again and said to her, "Where are your accusers? Didn't even one of them condemn you?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:11 JFB -> Commentary on 8:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:11 PNT -> Commentary on 8:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:11 TFG -> Commentary on 8:11 TSK -> Commentary on 8:11 TSK -> Entry for 8:11 WEN -> Notes on 8:11 NTB -> Adultery; Sin; Women EBD -> Adultery TV -> Devotional using 8:11 WJD -> Devotional using 8:11 TV -> Devotional using 8:11 WJD -> Devotional using 8:11 TV -> Devotional using 8:11 8:11 - [In Context] "No, Lord," she said.And Jesus said, "Neither do I. Go and sin no more."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:12 JFB -> Commentary on 8:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:12 PNT -> Commentary on 8:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:12 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:12 TFG -> Commentary on 8:12 TSK -> Commentary on 8:12 TSK -> Entry for 8:12 WEN -> Notes on 8:12 NTB -> Blindness; Darkness; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Light; Regeneration; Righteous; Wisdom TTT -> Blindness, Spiritual; Candlestick; Light; Titles and Names of Christ; Types of Christ SBD -> New Testament; Tabernacles, The Feast of TV -> Devotional using 8:12 TV -> Devotional using 8:12 TV -> Devotional using 8:12 WJD -> Devotional using 8:12 TV -> Devotional using 8:12 TV -> Devotional using 8:12 WJD -> Devotional using 8:12 TV -> Devotional using 8:12 TV -> Devotional using 8:12 TV -> Devotional using 8:12 8:12 - [In Context] Jesus said to the people, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't be stumbling through the darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:13 JFB -> Commentary on 8:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:13 PNT -> Commentary on 8:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:13 TFG -> Commentary on 8:13 TSK -> Commentary on 8:13 TSK -> Entry for 8:13 WEN -> Notes on 8:13 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued) WJD -> Devotional using 8:13 WJD -> Devotional using 8:13 8:13 - [In Context] The Pharisees replied, "You are making false claims about yourself!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:14 JFB -> Commentary on 8:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:14 PNT -> Commentary on 8:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:14 TFG -> Commentary on 8:14 TSK -> Commentary on 8:14 TSK -> Entry for 8:14 WEN -> Notes on 8:14 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued) WJD -> Devotional using 8:14 WJD -> Devotional using 8:14 8:14 - [In Context] Jesus told them, "These claims are valid even though I make them about myself. For I know where I came from and where I am going, but you don't know this about me.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:15 JFB -> Commentary on 8:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:15 PNT -> Commentary on 8:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:15 TFG -> Commentary on 8:15 TSK -> Commentary on 8:15 TSK -> Entry for 8:15 WEN -> Notes on 8:15 NTB -> Blindness WJD -> Devotional using 8:15 WJD -> Devotional using 8:15 8:15 - [In Context] You judge me with all your human limitations, F36 but I am not judging anyone.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:16 JFB -> Commentary on 8:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:16 PNT -> Commentary on 8:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:16 TFG -> Commentary on 8:16 TSK -> Commentary on 8:16 TSK -> Entry for 8:16 WEN -> Notes on 8:16 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued) WJD -> Devotional using 8:16 WJD -> Devotional using 8:16 8:16 - [In Context] And if I did, my judgment would be correct in every respect because I am not alone – I have with me the Father who sent me.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:17 JFB -> Commentary on 8:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:17 PNT -> Commentary on 8:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:17 TFG -> Commentary on 8:17 TSK -> Commentary on 8:17 TSK -> Entry for 8:17 WEN -> Notes on 8:17 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued); Witness TTT -> Courts of Justice SBD -> Witness UTM -> Devotional using 8:17 WJD -> Devotional using 8:17 WJD -> Devotional using 8:17 8:17 - [In Context] Your own law says that if two people agree about something, their witness is accepted as fact. F37
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:18 JFB -> Commentary on 8:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:18 PNT -> Commentary on 8:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:18 TFG -> Commentary on 8:18 TSK -> Commentary on 8:18 TSK -> Entry for 8:18 WEN -> Notes on 8:18 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued) WJD -> Devotional using 8:18 WJD -> Devotional using 8:18 8:18 - [In Context] I am one witness, and my Father who sent me is the other."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:19 JFB -> Commentary on 8:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:19 PNT -> Commentary on 8:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:19 TFG -> Commentary on 8:19 TSK -> Commentary on 8:19 TSK -> Entry for 8:19 WEN -> Notes on 8:19 NTB -> Blindness; God; Jesus, The Christ (continued) TTT -> Ignorance of God WJD -> Devotional using 8:19 WJD -> Devotional using 8:19 8:19 - [In Context] "Where is your father?" they asked.Jesus answered, "Since you don't know who I am, you don't know who my Father is. If you knew me, then you would know my Father, too."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:20 JFB -> Commentary on 8:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:20 PNT -> Commentary on 8:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:20 TFG -> Commentary on 8:20 TSK -> Commentary on 8:20 TSK -> Entry for 8:20 WEN -> Notes on 8:20 NTB -> Treasure-Houses EBD -> Treasury WJD -> Devotional using 8:20 WJD -> Devotional using 8:20 8:20 - [In Context] Jesus made these statements while he was teaching in the section of the Temple known as the Treasury. But he was not arrested, because his time had not yet come.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:21 JFB -> Commentary on 8:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:21 PNT -> Commentary on 8:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:21 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:21 TFG -> Commentary on 8:21 TSK -> Commentary on 8:21 TSK -> Entry for 8:21 WEN -> Notes on 8:21 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued); Wicked (People) TTT -> Death of the Wicked, The; Pardon WJD -> Devotional using 8:21 WJD -> Devotional using 8:21 8:21 - [In Context] Later Jesus said to them again, "I am going away. You will search for me and die in your sin. You cannot come where I am going."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:22 JFB -> Commentary on 8:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:22 PNT -> Commentary on 8:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:22 TFG -> Commentary on 8:22 TSK -> Commentary on 8:22 TSK -> Entry for 8:22 WEN -> Notes on 8:22 NTB -> Hades; Jesus, The Christ (continued) WJD -> Devotional using 8:22 WJD -> Devotional using 8:22 8:22 - [In Context] The Jewish leaders asked, "Is he planning to commit suicide? What does he mean, 'You cannot come where I am going'?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:23 JFB -> Commentary on 8:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:23 PNT -> Commentary on 8:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:23 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:23 TFG -> Commentary on 8:23 TSK -> Commentary on 8:23 TSK -> Entry for 8:23 WEN -> Notes on 8:23 NTB -> Depravity Of Man; Jesus, The Christ WJD -> Devotional using 8:23 WJD -> Devotional using 8:23 8:23 - [In Context] Then he said to them, "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:24 JFB -> Commentary on 8:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:24 PNT -> Commentary on 8:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:24 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:24 TSK -> Commentary on 8:24 TSK -> Entry for 8:24 WEN -> Notes on 8:24 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued); Unbelief TTT -> Pardon; Unbelief TV -> Devotional using 8:24 WJD -> Devotional using 8:24 TV -> Devotional using 8:24 WJD -> Devotional using 8:24 TV -> Devotional using 8:24 8:24 - [In Context] That is why I said that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am who I say I am, you will die in your sins."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:25 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:25 JFB -> Commentary on 8:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:25 PNT -> Commentary on 8:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:25 TFG -> Commentary on 8:25 TSK -> Commentary on 8:25 TSK -> Entry for 8:25 WEN -> Notes on 8:25 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued) WJD -> Devotional using 8:25 WJD -> Devotional using 8:25 8:25 - [In Context] "Tell us who you are," they demanded.Jesus replied, "I am the one I have always claimed to be. F38
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:26 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:26 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:26 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:26 JFB -> Commentary on 8:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:26 PNT -> Commentary on 8:26 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:26 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:26 TFG -> Commentary on 8:26 TSK -> Commentary on 8:26 TSK -> Entry for 8:26 WEN -> Notes on 8:26 NTB -> God; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ (continued) TTT -> Christ, the Prophet WJD -> Devotional using 8:26 WJD -> Devotional using 8:26 8:26 - [In Context] I have much to say about you and much to condemn, but I won't. For I say only what I have heard from the one who sent me, and he is true."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:27 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:27 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:27 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:27 JFB -> Commentary on 8:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:27 PNT -> Commentary on 8:27 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:27 TFG -> Commentary on 8:27 TSK -> Commentary on 8:27 TSK -> Entry for 8:27 WEN -> Notes on 8:27 NTB -> Blindness; God; Jesus, The Christ (continued) WJD -> Devotional using 8:27 WJD -> Devotional using 8:27 8:27 - [In Context] But they still didn't understand that he was talking to them about his Father.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:28 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:28 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:28 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:28 JFB -> Commentary on 8:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:28 PNT -> Commentary on 8:28 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:28 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:28 TFG -> Commentary on 8:28 TSK -> Commentary on 8:28 TSK -> Entry for 8:28 WEN -> Notes on 8:28 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued); Obedience TTT -> Christ, the Prophet WJD -> Devotional using 8:28 WJD -> Devotional using 8:28 8:28 - [In Context] So Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man on the cross, then you will realize that I am he and that I do nothing on my own, but I speak what the Father taught me.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:29 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:29 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:29 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:29 JFB -> Commentary on 8:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:29 PNT -> Commentary on 8:29 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:29 TSK -> Commentary on 8:29 TSK -> Entry for 8:29 WEN -> Notes on 8:29 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued) TTT -> Christ, Character of WJD -> Devotional using 8:29 WJD -> Devotional using 8:29 8:29 - [In Context] And the one who sent me is with me – he has not deserted me. For I always do those things that are pleasing to him."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:30 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:30 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:30 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:30 JFB -> Commentary on 8:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:30 PNT -> Commentary on 8:30 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:30 TFG -> Commentary on 8:30 TSK -> Commentary on 8:30 TSK -> Entry for 8:30 WEN -> Notes on 8:30 NTB -> Faith; Jesus, The Christ (continued) TV -> Devotional using 8:30 WJD -> Devotional using 8:30 TV -> Devotional using 8:30 WJD -> Devotional using 8:30 TV -> Devotional using 8:30 8:30 - [In Context] Then many who heard him say these things believed in him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:31 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:31 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:31 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:31 JFB -> Commentary on 8:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:31 PNT -> Commentary on 8:31 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:31 TFG -> Commentary on 8:31 TSK -> Commentary on 8:31 TSK -> Entry for 8:31 WEN -> Notes on 8:31 NTB -> Decision; Perseverance; Righteous; Truth; Wisdom; Word Of God TTT -> Perseverance; Steadfastness; Titles and Names of Saints TV -> Devotional using 8:31 TV -> Devotional using 8:31 TV -> Devotional using 8:31 WJD -> Devotional using 8:31 TV -> Devotional using 8:31 TV -> Devotional using 8:31 WJD -> Devotional using 8:31 TV -> Devotional using 8:31 8:31 - [In Context] Jesus said to the people F39 who believed in him, "You are truly my disciples if you keep obeying my teachings.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:32 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:32 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:32 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:32 JFB -> Commentary on 8:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:32 PNT -> Commentary on 8:32 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:32 TFG -> Commentary on 8:32 TSK -> Commentary on 8:32 TSK -> Entry for 8:32 WEN -> Notes on 8:32 NTB -> Gospel; Liberty; Perseverance; Regeneration; Righteous; Servant; Truth; Wisdom; Word Of God TTT -> Bondage, Spiritual; Liberty, Christian; Perseverance TV -> Devotional using 8:32 TV -> Devotional using 8:32 TV -> Devotional using 8:32 WJD -> Devotional using 8:32 TV -> Devotional using 8:32 TV -> Devotional using 8:32 WJD -> Devotional using 8:32 TV -> Devotional using 8:32 8:32 - [In Context] And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:33 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:33 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:33 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:33 JFB -> Commentary on 8:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:33 PNT -> Commentary on 8:33 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:33 TSK -> Commentary on 8:33 TSK -> Entry for 8:33 WEN -> Notes on 8:33 NTB -> Abraham; Blindness; Liberty; Self-Delusion; Self-Righteousness; Servant TTT -> Jews, The; Self-delusion; Self-righteousness WJD -> Devotional using 8:33 WJD -> Devotional using 8:33 8:33 - [In Context] "But we are descendants of Abraham," they said. "We have never been slaves to anyone on earth. What do you mean, 'set free'?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:34 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:34 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:34 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:34 JFB -> Commentary on 8:34 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:34 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:34 PNT -> Commentary on 8:34 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:34 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:34 TFG -> Commentary on 8:34 TSK -> Commentary on 8:34 TSK -> Entry for 8:34 WEN -> Notes on 8:34 NTB -> Abraham; Self-Righteousness; Servant; Sin; Wicked (People) TTT -> Bondage, Spiritual; Liberty, Christian; Sin; Titles and Names of the Wicked SBD -> Satan WJD -> Devotional using 8:34 WJD -> Devotional using 8:34 8:34 - [In Context] Jesus replied, "I assure you that everyone who sins is a slave of sin.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:35 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:35 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:35 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:35 JFB -> Commentary on 8:35 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:35 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:35 PNT -> Commentary on 8:35 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:35 TFG -> Commentary on 8:35 TSK -> Commentary on 8:35 TSK -> Entry for 8:35 WEN -> Notes on 8:35 NTB -> Abraham; Church; Law; Self-Righteousness; Servant WJD -> Devotional using 8:35 WJD -> Devotional using 8:35 8:35 - [In Context] A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:36 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:36 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:36 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:36 JFB -> Commentary on 8:36 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:36 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:36 PNT -> Commentary on 8:36 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:36 TFG -> Commentary on 8:36 TSK -> Commentary on 8:36 TSK -> Entry for 8:36 WEN -> Notes on 8:36 NTB -> Abraham; Liberty; Regeneration; Self-Righteousness TTT -> Bondage, Spiritual; Liberty, Christian UTM -> Devotional using 8:36 WJD -> Devotional using 8:36 WJD -> Devotional using 8:36 8:36 - [In Context] So if the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:37 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:37 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:37 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:37 JFB -> Commentary on 8:37 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:37 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:37 PNT -> Commentary on 8:37 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:37 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:37 TFG -> Commentary on 8:37 TSK -> Commentary on 8:37 TSK -> Entry for 8:37 WEN -> Notes on 8:37 NTB -> Abraham; Persecution; Self-Righteousness; Word Of God WJD -> Devotional using 8:37 WJD -> Devotional using 8:37 8:37 - [In Context] Yes, I realize that you are descendants of Abraham. And yet some of you are trying to kill me because my message does not find a place in your hearts.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:38 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:38 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:38 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:38 JFB -> Commentary on 8:38 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:38 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:38 PNT -> Commentary on 8:38 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:38 TFG -> Commentary on 8:38 TSK -> Commentary on 8:38 TSK -> Entry for 8:38 WEN -> Notes on 8:38 NTB -> Abraham; God; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Satan; Self-Righteousness WJD -> Devotional using 8:38 WJD -> Devotional using 8:38 8:38 - [In Context] I am telling you what I saw when I was with my Father. But you are following the advice of your father."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:39 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:39 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:39 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:39 JFB -> Commentary on 8:39 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:39 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:39 PNT -> Commentary on 8:39 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:39 TFG -> Commentary on 8:39 TSK -> Commentary on 8:39 TSK -> Entry for 8:39 WEN -> Notes on 8:39 NTB -> Abraham; Righteous; Self-Righteousness TTT -> Jews, The WJD -> Devotional using 8:39 WJD -> Devotional using 8:39 8:39 - [In Context] "Our father is Abraham," they declared."No," Jesus replied, "for if you were children of Abraham, you would follow his good example. F40
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:40 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:40 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:40 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:40 JFB -> Commentary on 8:40 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:40 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:40 PNT -> Commentary on 8:40 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:40 TFG -> Commentary on 8:40 TSK -> Commentary on 8:40 TSK -> Entry for 8:40 WEN -> Notes on 8:40 NTB -> Abraham; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Self-Righteousness WJD -> Devotional using 8:40 WJD -> Devotional using 8:40 8:40 - [In Context] I told you the truth I heard from God, but you are trying to kill me. Abraham wouldn't do a thing like that.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:41 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:41 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:41 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:41 JFB -> Commentary on 8:41 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:41 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:41 PNT -> Commentary on 8:41 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:41 TFG -> Commentary on 8:41 TSK -> Commentary on 8:41 TSK -> Entry for 8:41 WEN -> Notes on 8:41 NTB -> God; Satan; Self-Delusion; Self-Righteousness TTT -> Jews, The; Self-delusion EBD -> Father WJD -> Devotional using 8:41 WJD -> Devotional using 8:41 8:41 - [In Context] No, you are obeying your real father when you act that way."They replied, "We were not born out of wedlock! Our true Father is God himself."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:42 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:42 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:42 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:42 JFB -> Commentary on 8:42 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:42 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:42 PNT -> Commentary on 8:42 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:42 TFG -> Commentary on 8:42 TSK -> Commentary on 8:42 TSK -> Entry for 8:42 WEN -> Notes on 8:42 NTB -> Blindness; God; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Love; Righteous; Self-Righteousness TTT -> Love to Christ WJD -> Devotional using 8:42 WJD -> Devotional using 8:42 8:42 - [In Context] Jesus told them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, because I have come to you from God. I am not here on my own, but he sent me.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:43 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:43 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:43 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:43 JFB -> Commentary on 8:43 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:43 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:43 PNT -> Commentary on 8:43 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:43 TFG -> Commentary on 8:43 TSK -> Commentary on 8:43 TSK -> Entry for 8:43 WEN -> Notes on 8:43 NTB -> Blindness; Self-Righteousness TTT -> Reproof WJD -> Devotional using 8:43 WJD -> Devotional using 8:43 8:43 - [In Context] Why can't you understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to do so!
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:44 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:44 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:44 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:44 JFB -> Commentary on 8:44 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:44 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:44 PNT -> Commentary on 8:44 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:44 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:44 TFG -> Commentary on 8:44 TSK -> Commentary on 8:44 TSK -> Entry for 8:44 WEN -> Notes on 8:44 NTB -> Falsehood; Liars; Lust; Malice; Satan; Self-Righteousness; Sin; Truth; Wicked (People) TTT -> Deceit; Devil, The; Lying; Murder; Sin; Titles and Names of the Devil; Truth EBD -> Lie; Murder; Serpent WJD -> Devotional using 8:44 WJD -> Devotional using 8:44 8:44 - [In Context] For you are the children of your father the Devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning and has always hated the truth. There is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:45 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:45 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:45 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:45 JFB -> Commentary on 8:45 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:45 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:45 PNT -> Commentary on 8:45 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:45 TFG -> Commentary on 8:45 TSK -> Commentary on 8:45 TSK -> Entry for 8:45 WEN -> Notes on 8:45 NTB -> Falsehood; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Self-Righteousness; Unbelief; Word Of God TTT -> Truth; Unbelief WJD -> Devotional using 8:45 WJD -> Devotional using 8:45 8:45 - [In Context] So when I tell the truth, you just naturally don't believe me!
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:46 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:46 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:46 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:46 JFB -> Commentary on 8:46 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:46 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:46 PNT -> Commentary on 8:46 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:46 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:46 TFG -> Commentary on 8:46 TSK -> Commentary on 8:46 TSK -> Entry for 8:46 WEN -> Notes on 8:46 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Self-Righteousness; Unbelief TTT -> Christ, Character of; Human Nature of Christ, The; Paschal Lamb, Typical Nature of; Unbelief WJD -> Devotional using 8:46 WJD -> Devotional using 8:46 8:46 - [In Context] Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin? And since I am telling you the truth, why don't you believe me?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:47 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:47 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:47 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:47 JFB -> Commentary on 8:47 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:47 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:47 PNT -> Commentary on 8:47 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:47 TFG -> Commentary on 8:47 TSK -> Commentary on 8:47 TSK -> Entry for 8:47 WEN -> Notes on 8:47 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued); Righteous; Righteousness; Self-Righteousness; Unbelief WJD -> Devotional using 8:47 WJD -> Devotional using 8:47 8:47 - [In Context] Anyone whose Father is God listens gladly to the words of God. Since you don't, it proves you aren't God's children."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:48 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:48 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:48 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:48 JFB -> Commentary on 8:48 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:48 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:48 PNT -> Commentary on 8:48 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:48 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:48 TFG -> Commentary on 8:48 TSK -> Commentary on 8:48 TSK -> Entry for 8:48 WEN -> Notes on 8:48 NTB -> Demons; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Self-Righteousness; Slander TTT -> Reviling and Reproaching; Samaria, Modern EBD -> Samaritans WJD -> Devotional using 8:48 WJD -> Devotional using 8:48 8:48 - [In Context] The people retorted, "You Samaritan devil! Didn't we say all along that you were possessed by a demon?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:49 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:49 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:49 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:49 JFB -> Commentary on 8:49 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:49 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:49 PNT -> Commentary on 8:49 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:49 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:49 TFG -> Commentary on 8:49 TSK -> Commentary on 8:49 TSK -> Entry for 8:49 WEN -> Notes on 8:49 NTB -> God; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Righteousness; Self-Righteousness WJD -> Devotional using 8:49 WJD -> Devotional using 8:49 8:49 - [In Context] "No," Jesus said, "I have no demon in me. For I honor my Father – and you dishonor me.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:50 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:50 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:50 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:50 JFB -> Commentary on 8:50 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:50 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:50 PNT -> Commentary on 8:50 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:50 TFG -> Commentary on 8:50 TSK -> Commentary on 8:50 TSK -> Entry for 8:50 WEN -> Notes on 8:50 NTB -> God; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Self-Righteousness WJD -> Devotional using 8:50 WJD -> Devotional using 8:50 8:50 - [In Context] And though I have no wish to glorify myself, God wants to glorify me. Let him be the judge.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:51 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:51 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:51 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:51 JFB -> Commentary on 8:51 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:51 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:51 PNT -> Commentary on 8:51 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:51 TFG -> Commentary on 8:51 TSK -> Commentary on 8:51 TSK -> Entry for 8:51 WEN -> Notes on 8:51 NTB -> Obedience; Righteous; Self-Righteousness TTT -> Death, Eternal WJD -> Devotional using 8:51 WJD -> Devotional using 8:51 8:51 - [In Context] I assure you, anyone who obeys my teaching will never die!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:52 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:52 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:52 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:52 JFB -> Commentary on 8:52 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:52 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:52 PNT -> Commentary on 8:52 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:52 TFG -> Commentary on 8:52 TSK -> Commentary on 8:52 TSK -> Entry for 8:52 WEN -> Notes on 8:52 NTB -> Blindness; Persecution; Self-Righteousness; Slander; Unbelief WJD -> Devotional using 8:52 WJD -> Devotional using 8:52 8:52 - [In Context] The people said, "Now we know you are possessed by a demon. Even Abraham and the prophets died, but you say that those who obey your teaching will never die!
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:53 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:53 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:53 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:53 JFB -> Commentary on 8:53 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:53 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:53 PNT -> Commentary on 8:53 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:53 TFG -> Commentary on 8:53 TSK -> Commentary on 8:53 TSK -> Entry for 8:53 WEN -> Notes on 8:53 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued); Self-Righteousness; Unbelief WJD -> Devotional using 8:53 WJD -> Devotional using 8:53 8:53 - [In Context] Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? Are you greater than the prophets, who died? Who do you think you are?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:54 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:54 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:54 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:54 JFB -> Commentary on 8:54 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:54 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:54 PNT -> Commentary on 8:54 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:54 TFG -> Commentary on 8:54 TSK -> Commentary on 8:54 TSK -> Entry for 8:54 WEN -> Notes on 8:54 NTB -> Blindness; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Self-Righteousness WJD -> Devotional using 8:54 WJD -> Devotional using 8:54 8:54 - [In Context] Jesus answered, "If I am merely boasting about myself, it doesn't count. But it is my Father who says these glorious things about me. You say, 'He is our God,'
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:55 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:55 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:55 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:55 JFB -> Commentary on 8:55 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:55 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:55 PNT -> Commentary on 8:55 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:55 TFG -> Commentary on 8:55 TSK -> Commentary on 8:55 TSK -> Entry for 8:55 WEN -> Notes on 8:55 NTB -> Blindness; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Liars; Self-Righteousness WJD -> Devotional using 8:55 WJD -> Devotional using 8:55 8:55 - [In Context] but you do not even know him. I know him. If I said otherwise, I would be as great a liar as you! But it is true – I know him and obey him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:56 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:56 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:56 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:56 JFB -> Commentary on 8:56 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:56 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:56 PNT -> Commentary on 8:56 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:56 TFG -> Commentary on 8:56 TSK -> Commentary on 8:56 TSK -> Entry for 8:56 WEN -> Notes on 8:56 NTB -> Faith; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Self-Righteousness TTT -> Jews, The WJD -> Devotional using 8:56 WJD -> Devotional using 8:56 8:56 - [In Context] Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced as he looked forward to my coming. He saw it and was glad."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:57 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:57 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:57 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:57 JFB -> Commentary on 8:57 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:57 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:57 PNT -> Commentary on 8:57 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:57 TFG -> Commentary on 8:57 WEN -> Notes on 8:57 NTB -> Blindness; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Self-Righteousness WJD -> Devotional using 8:57 WJD -> Devotional using 8:57 8:57 - [In Context] The people said, "You aren't even fifty years old. How can you say you have seen Abraham? F41 "
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:58 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:58 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:58 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:58 JFB -> Commentary on 8:58 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:58 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:58 PNT -> Commentary on 8:58 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:58 TFG -> Commentary on 8:58 TSK -> Commentary on 8:58 TSK -> Entry for 8:58 WEN -> Notes on 8:58 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Self-Righteousness TTT -> Titles and Names of Christ WJD -> Devotional using 8:58 WJD -> Devotional using 8:58 8:58 - [In Context] Jesus answered, "The truth is, I existed before Abraham was even born!" F42
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:59 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:59 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:59 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:59 JFB -> Commentary on 8:59 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:59 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:59 PNT -> Commentary on 8:59 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:59 TFG -> Commentary on 8:59 TSK -> Commentary on 8:59 TSK -> Entry for 8:59 WEN -> Notes on 8:59 NTB -> Persecution; Self-Righteousness WJD -> Devotional using 8:59 WJD -> Devotional using 8:59 8:59 - [In Context] At that point they picked up stones to kill him. But Jesus hid himself from them and left the Temple.
FOOTNOTES: F36: Or judge me by human standards. F37: See Deut 19:15. F38: Or "Why do I speak to you at all?" F39: Greek Jewish people; also in 8:48, 52, 57. F40: Some manuscripts read if you are children of Abraham, follow his example. F41: Some manuscripts read How can you say Abraham has seen you? F42: Or "Truly, truly, before Abraham was, I am."

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; WJD - What Jesus Did!; UTM - My Utmost for His Highest; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.