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Gospel of John, Chapter 8

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Chapter 8 of John—American Standard Version (ASV)

  1. ¶ but Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
  2. 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.
  3. And the scribes and the Pharisees bring a woman taken in adultery; and having set her in the midst,
  4. they say unto him, Teacher, this woman hath been taken in adultery, in the very act.
  5. 1Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such: what then sayest thou of her?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. And again he stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground.
  9. 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.
  10. And Jesus lifted up himself, and said unto her, Woman, where are they? did no man condemn thee?
  11. And she said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said, Neither do I condemn thee: go thy way; from henceforth sin no more.]
  12. ¶ 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.
  13. The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest witness of thyself; thy witness is not true.
  14. 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.
  15. Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.
  16. Yea and if I judge, my judgment is true; for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.
  17. Yea and in your law it is written, [a]2that the witness of two men is true.
  18. I am he that beareth witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. ¶ 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.
  22. The Jews therefore said, Will he kill himself, that he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come?
  23. And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
  24. 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.
  25. They said therefore unto him, Who art thou? Jesus said unto them, [b]Even that which I have also spoken unto you from the beginning.
  26. 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.
  27. They perceived not that he spake to them of the Father.
  28. Jesus therefore said, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that [c]I am he, and that I do nothing of myself, but as the Father taught me, I speak these things.
  29. 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.
  30. As he spake these things, many believed on him.
  31. ¶ Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed him, If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples;
  32. and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
  33. 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?
  34. Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant of sin.
  35. And the bondservant abideth not in the house for ever: the son abideth for ever.
  36. If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
  37. I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; yet ye seek to kill me, because my word [d]hath not free course in you.
  38. I speak the things which I have seen with [e]my Father: and ye also do the things which ye heard from your father.
  39. They answered and said unto him, Our father is Abraham. Jesus saith unto them, If ye [f]were Abraham’s children, [g]ye would do the works of Abraham.
  40. But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I heard from God: this did not Abraham.
  41. Ye do the works of your father. They said unto him, We were not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.
  42. 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.
  43. Why do ye not [h]understand my speech? Even because ye cannot hear my word.
  44. 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. [i]When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof.
  45. But because I say the truth, ye believe me not.
  46. Which of you convicteth me of sin? If I say truth, why do ye not believe me?
  47. He that is of God heareth the words of God: for this cause ye hear them not, because ye are not of God.
  48. The Jews answered and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a demon?
  49. Jesus answered, I have not a demon; but I honor my Father, and ye dishonor me.
  50. But I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
  51. Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my word, he shall never see death.
  52. 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.
  53. Art thou greater than our father Abraham, who died? and the prophets died: whom makest thou thyself?
  54. 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;
  55. 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.
  56. Your father Abraham rejoiced [j]to see my day; and he saw it, and was glad.
  57. The Jews therefore said unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
  58. Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was born, I am.
  59. They took up stones therefore to cast at him: but Jesus [k]hid himself, and went out of the temple[l].

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Compare Dt. 19:15; 17:6.
  2. ^ Or, Altogether that which I also speak unto you
  3. ^ Or, I am he: and I do
  4. ^ Or, hath no place in you
  5. ^ Or, the Father: do ye also therefore the things which ye heard from the Father.
  6. ^ Greek are.
  7. ^ Some ancient authorities read ye do the works of Abraham.
  8. ^ Or, know
  9. ^ Or, When one speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for his father also is a liar.
  10. ^ Or, that he should see
  11. ^ Or, was hidden, and went etc.
  12. ^ Many ancient authorities add and going through the midst of them went his way and so passed by.

REFERENCES

  1. ^ Le 20:10; De 22:22-30
  2. ^ De 19:15; 17:6

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Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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