John 8:1
American King James Jesus went to the mount of Olives.
American Standard Version but Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
King James Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
World English Bible but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.
John 8:2
American King James And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came to him; and he sat down, and taught them.
American Standard Version And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.
King James And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.
World English Bible Now very early in the morning, he came again into the temple, and all the people came to him. He sat down and taught them.
John 8:3
American King James And the scribes and Pharisees brought to him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the middle,
American Standard Version And the scribes and the Pharisees bring a woman taken in adultery; and having set her in the midst,
King James And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
World English Bible The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman taken in adultery. Having set her in the middle,
John 8:4
American King James They say to him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
American Standard Version they say unto him, Teacher, this woman hath been taken in adultery, in the very act.
King James They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
World English Bible they told him, “Teacher, we found this woman in adultery, in the very act.
John 8:5
American King James Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what say you?
American Standard Version Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such: what then sayest thou of her?
King James Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
World English Bible Now in our law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. What then do you say about her?”
John 8:6
American King James This they said, tempting 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.
American Standard Version And this they said, trying him, that they might have `whereof' to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground.
King James This they said, tempting 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.
World English Bible They said this testing him, that they might have something to accuse him of. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with his finger.
John 8:7
American King James So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said to them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
American Standard Version But when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
King James So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
World English Bible But when they continued asking him, he looked up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw the first stone at her.”
John 8:8
American King James And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.
American Standard Version And again he stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground.
King James And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.
World English Bible Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground with his finger.
John 8:9
American King James And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the oldest, even to the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the middle.
American Standard Version And they, when they heard it, went out one by one, beginning from the eldest, `even' unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman, where she was, in the midst.
King James And they which heard it, being 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.
World English Bible They, when they heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning from the oldest, even to the last. Jesus was left alone with the woman where she was, in the middle.
John 8:10
American King James When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said to her, Woman, where are those your accusers? has no man condemned you?
American Standard Version And Jesus lifted up himself, and said unto her, Woman, where are they? did no man condemn thee?
King James When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
World English Bible Jesus, standing up, saw her and said, “Woman, where are your accusers? Did no one condemn you?”
John 8:11
American King James She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said to her, Neither do I condemn you: go, and sin no more.
American Standard Version And she said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said, Neither do I condemn thee: go thy way; from henceforth sin no more.
King James She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
World English Bible She said, “No one, Lord.” Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go your way. From now on, sin no more.”
John 8:12
American King James Then spoke Jesus again to them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
American Standard Version Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.
King James Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
World English Bible Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 8:13
American King James The Pharisees therefore said to him, You bore record of yourself; your record is not true.
American Standard Version The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest witness of thyself; thy witness is not true.
King James The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.
World English Bible The Pharisees therefore said to him, “You testify about yourself. Your testimony is not valid.”
John 8:14
American King James Jesus answered and said to them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know from where I came, and where I go; but you cannot tell from where I come, and where I go.
American Standard Version Jesus answered and said unto them, Even if I bear witness of myself, my witness is true; for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye know not whence I come, or whither I go.
King James 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.
World English Bible Jesus answered them, “Even if I testify about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from, and where I am going; but you don’t know where I came from, or where I am going.
John 8:15
American King James You judge after the flesh; I judge no man.
American Standard Version Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.
King James Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.
World English Bible You judge according to the flesh. I judge no one.
John 8:16
American King James And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.
American Standard Version Yea and if I judge, my judgment is true; for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.
King James And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.
World English Bible Even if I do judge, my judgment is true, for I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent me.
John 8:17
American King James It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.
American Standard Version Yea and in your law it is written, that the witness of two men is true.
King James It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.
World English Bible It’s also written in your law that the testimony of two people is valid.
John 8:18
American King James I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me bears witness of me.
American Standard Version I am he that beareth witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.
King James I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.
World English Bible I am one who testifies about myself, and the Father who sent me testifies about me.”
John 8:19
American King James Then said they to him, Where is your Father? Jesus answered, You neither know me, nor my Father: if you had known me, you should have known my Father also.
American Standard Version They said therefore unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye know neither me, nor my Father: if ye knew me, ye would know my Father also.
King James Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.
World English Bible They said therefore to him, “Where is your Father?” Jesus answered, “You know neither me nor my Father. If you knew me, you would know my Father also.”
John 8:20
American King James These words spoke Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.
American Standard Version These words spake he in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man took him; because his hour was not yet come.
King James These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.
World English Bible Jesus spoke these words in the treasury, as he taught in the temple. Yet no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come.
John 8:21
American King James Then said Jesus again to them, I go my way, and you shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: where I go, you cannot come.
American Standard Version He said therefore again unto them, I go away, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sin: whither I go, ye cannot come.
King James 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.
World English Bible Jesus said therefore again to them, “I am going away, and you will seek me, and you will die in your sins. Where I go, you can’t come.”
John 8:22
American King James Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he said, Where I go, you cannot come.
American Standard Version The Jews therefore said, Will he kill himself, that he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come?
King James Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come.
World English Bible The Jews therefore said, “Will he kill himself, because he says, ‘Where I am going, you can’t come’?”
John 8:23
American King James And he said to them, You are from beneath; I am from above: you are of this world; I am not of this world.
American Standard Version And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
King James And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
World English Bible He said to them, “You are from beneath. I am from above. You are of this world. I am not of this world.
John 8:24
American King James I said therefore to you, that you shall die in your sins: for if you believe not that I am he, you shall die in your sins.
American Standard Version I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for except ye believe that I am `he', ye shall die in your sins.
King James I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
World English Bible I said therefore to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am he, you will die in your sins.”
John 8:25
American King James Then said they to him, Who are you? And Jesus said to them, Even the same that I said to you from the beginning.
American Standard Version They said therefore unto him, Who art thou? Jesus said unto them, Even that which I have also spoken unto you from the beginning.
King James Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.
World English Bible They said therefore to him, “Who are you?” Jesus said to them, “Just what I have been saying to you from the beginning.
John 8:26
American King James I have 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.
American Standard Version I have many things to speak and to judge concerning you: howbeit he that sent me is true; and the things which I heard from him, these speak I unto the world.
King James I have 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.
World English Bible I have many things to speak and to judge concerning you. However, he who sent me is true; and the things which I heard from him, these I say to the world.”
John 8:27
American King James They understood not that he spoke to them of the Father.
American Standard Version They perceived not that he spake to them of the Father.
King James They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.
World English Bible They didn’t understand that he spoke to them about the Father.
John 8:28
American King James Then said Jesus to them, When you have lifted up the Son of man, then shall you know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father has taught me, I speak these things.
American Standard Version Jesus therefore said, When 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 the Father taught me, I speak these things.
King James Then said Jesus unto them, When 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.
World English Bible Jesus therefore said to them, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and I do nothing of myself, but as my Father taught me, I say these things.
John 8:29
American King James And he that sent me is with me: the Father has not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
American Standard Version And he that sent me is with me; he hath not left me alone; for I do always the things that are pleasing to him.
King James And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
World English Bible He who sent me is with me. The Father hasn’t left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.”
John 8:30
American King James As he spoke these words, many believed on him.
American Standard Version As he spake these things, many believed on him.
King James As he spake these words, many believed on him.
World English Bible As he spoke these things, many believed in him.
John 8:31
American King James Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed;
American Standard Version Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed him, If ye abide in my word, `then' are ye truly my disciples;
King James Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
World English Bible Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.
John 8:32
American King James And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
American Standard Version and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
King James And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
World English Bible You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
John 8:33
American King James They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how say you, You shall be made free?
American Standard Version They answered unto him, We are Abraham's seed, and have never yet been in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
King James They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
World English Bible They answered him, “We are Abraham’s offspring, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How do you say, ‘You will be made free’?”
John 8:34
American King James Jesus answered them, Truly, truly, I say to you, Whoever commits sin is the servant of sin.
American Standard Version Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant of sin.
King James Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
World English Bible Jesus answered them, “Most certainly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is the bondservant of sin.
John 8:35
American King James And the servant stays not in the house for ever: but the Son stays ever.
American Standard Version And the bondservant abideth not in the house for ever: the son abideth for ever.
King James And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
World English Bible A bondservant doesn’t live in the house forever. A son remains forever.
John 8:36
American King James If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.
American Standard Version If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
King James If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
World English Bible If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
John 8:37
American King James I know that you are Abraham's seed; but you seek to kill me, because my word has no place in you.
American Standard Version I know that ye are Abraham's seed: yet ye seek to kill me, because my word hath not free course in you.
King James I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.
World English Bible I know that you are Abraham’s offspring, yet you seek to kill me, because my word finds no place in you.
John 8:38
American King James I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and you do that which you have seen with your father.
American Standard Version I speak the things which I have seen with `my' Father: and ye also do the things which ye heard from `your' father.
King James I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.
World English Bible I say the things which I have seen with my Father; and you also do the things which you have seen with your father.”
John 8:39
American King James They answered and said to him, Abraham is our father. Jesus said to them, If you were Abraham's children, you would do the works of Abraham.
American Standard Version They answered and said unto him, Our father is Abraham. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
King James 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.
World English Bible They answered him, “Our father is Abraham.” Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would do the works of Abraham.
John 8:40
American King James But now you seek to kill me, a man that has told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.
American Standard Version But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I heard from God: this did not Abraham.
King James But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.
World English Bible But now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth which I heard from God. Abraham didn’t do this.
John 8:41
American King James You do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.
American Standard Version Ye do the works of your father. They said unto him, We were not born of fornication; we have one Father, `even' God.
King James Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.
World English Bible You do the works of your father.” They said to him, “We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father, God.”
John 8:42
American King James Jesus said to them, If God were your Father, you would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.
American Standard Version Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I came forth and am come from God; for neither have I come of myself, but he sent me.
King James Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.
World English Bible Therefore Jesus said to them, “If God were your father, you would love me, for I came out and have come from God. For I haven’t come of myself, but he sent me.
John 8:43
American King James Why do you not understand my speech? even because you cannot hear my word.
American Standard Version Why do ye not understand my speech? `Even' because ye cannot hear my word.
King James Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
World English Bible Why don’t you understand my speech? Because you can’t hear my word.
John 8:44
American King James You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and stayed not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
American Standard Version Ye are of `your' father the devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and standeth 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 thereof.
King James Ye are 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.
World English Bible You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and doesn’t stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and the father of lies.
John 8:45
American King James And because I tell you the truth, you believe me not.
American Standard Version But because I say the truth, ye believe me not.
King James And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
World English Bible But because I tell the truth, you don’t believe me.
John 8:46
American King James Which of you convinces me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do you not believe me?
American Standard Version Which of you convicteth me of sin? If I say truth, why do ye not believe me?
King James Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?
World English Bible Which of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me?
John 8:47
American King James He that is of God hears God's words: you therefore hear them not, because you are not of God.
American Standard Version He that is of God heareth the words of God: for this cause ye hear `them' not, because ye are not of God.
King James He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
World English Bible He who is of God hears the words of God. For this cause you don’t hear, because you are not of God.”
John 8:48
American King James Then answered the Jews, and said to him, Say we not well that you are a Samaritan, and have a devil?
American Standard Version The Jews answered and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a demon?
King James Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
World English Bible Then the Jews answered him, “Don’t we say well that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?”
John 8:49
American King James Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honor my Father, and you do dishonor me.
American Standard Version Jesus answered, I have not a demon; but I honor my Father, and ye dishonor me.
King James Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.
World English Bible Jesus answered, “I don’t have a demon, but I honor my Father and you dishonor me.
John 8:50
American King James And I seek not my own glory: there is one that seeks and judges.
American Standard Version But I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
King James And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
World English Bible But I don’t seek my own glory. There is one who seeks and judges.
John 8:51
American King James Truly, truly, I say to you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
American Standard Version Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my word, he shall never see death.
King James Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
World English Bible Most certainly, I tell you, if a person keeps my word, he will never see death.”
John 8:52
American King James Then said the Jews to him, Now we know that you have a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and you say, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.
American Standard Version The Jews said unto him, Now we know that thou hast a demon. Abraham died, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my word, he shall never taste of death.
King James Then said the Jews unto him, Now 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.
World English Bible Then the Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died, as did the prophets; and you say, ‘If a man keeps my word, he will never taste of death.’
John 8:53
American King James Are you greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom make you yourself?
American Standard Version Art thou greater than our father Abraham, who died? and the prophets died: whom makest thou thyself?
King James Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
World English Bible Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? The prophets died. Who do you make yourself out to be?”
John 8:54
American King James Jesus answered, If I honor myself, my honor is nothing: it is my Father that honors me; of whom you say, that he is your God:
American Standard Version Jesus answered, If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing: it is my Father that glorifieth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God;
King James Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:
World English Bible Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say that he is our God.
John 8:55
American King James Yet you have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like to you: but I know him, and keep his saying.
American Standard Version and ye have not known him: but I know him; and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be like unto you, a liar: but I know him, and keep his word.
King James Yet ye 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.
World English Bible You have not known him, but I know him. If I said, ‘I don’t know him,’ I would be like you, a liar. But I know him and keep his word.
John 8:56
American King James Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
American Standard Version Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; and he saw it, and was glad.
King James Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
World English Bible Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day. He saw it and was glad.”
John 8:57
American King James Then said the Jews to him, You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?
American Standard Version The Jews therefore said unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
King James Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
World English Bible The Jews therefore said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old! Have you seen Abraham?”
John 8:58
American King James Jesus said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, Before Abraham was, I am.
American Standard Version Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was born, I am.
King James Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
World English Bible Jesus said to them, “Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM.”
John 8:59
American King James Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the middle of them, and so passed by.
American Standard Version They took up stones therefore to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple.
King James 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.
World English Bible Therefore they took up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple, having gone through the middle of them, and so passed by.