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.

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for John 8:39

They answered, and said vnto him, Abraham is our father. Iesus sayth vnto them, If yee were Abrahams children, ye would doe the works of Abraham.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

They answered and said to Him, "Abraham is our father. Jesus *said to them, "If you are Abraham's children, do the deeds of Abraham."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

In answer they said to him, Our father is Abraham. Jesus said to them, If you were Abraham's children you would do what Abraham did.
- Basic English Bible

They answered and said to him, Abraham is our father. Jesus says to them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham;
- Darby Bible

They answered and said to him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith to them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
- Webster's Bible

Our father is Abraham, they said. "If you were Abraham's children," replied Jesus, "it is Abraham's deeds that you would be doing.
- Weymouth 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.
- World English Bible

Thei answerden, and seiden to hym, Abraham is oure fadir. Jhesus seith to hem, If ye ben the sones of Abraham, do ye the werkis of Abraham.
- Wycliffe Bible

They answered and said to him, `Our father is Abraham;' Jesus saith to them, `If children of Abraham ye were, the works of Abraham ye were doing;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for John 8:39

Wesley's Notes for John 8:39


8:37 I know that ye are Abraham's offspring - As to the other branch of your objection, I know that, ye are Abraham's offspring, after the flesh; but not in a spiritual sense. Ye are not followers of the faith of Abraham: my word hath no place in your hearts.

8:41 Ye do the deeds of your father - He is not named yet. But when they presumed to call God their Father, then he is expressly called the devil, #John 8:44|.


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