Bible verse

John 8:53

Are You greater than our father Abraham? He died, as did the prophets. Who do You claim to be?”

John 8:53 · BSB

John 8:53 in context

The verses around it, from John 8.

49 “I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.

50 I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge.

51 Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”

52 “Now we know that You have a demon!” declared the Jews. “Abraham died, and so did the prophets, yet You say that anyone who keeps Your word will never taste death.

53 Are You greater than our father Abraham? He died, as did the prophets. Who do You claim to be?”

54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say ‘He is our God.’

55 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.

56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”

57 Then the Jews said to Him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and You have seen Abraham?”

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John 8:53 in other translations

KJV

Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?

ASV

Art thou greater than our father Abraham, who died? and the prophets died: whom makest thou thyself?

ERV

Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?

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