John 8:51
Verily, verily, I say to you, if any one keep my saying, he shall not see death, forever.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
In Context
50And I seek not my own glory; there is one that seeks, and judges.
Cross References
John 3:15that every one who believes on him may have everlasting life.
John 6:50This is the bread that comes down out of heaven, that one may eat thereof, and not die.
John 8:55And ye know him not; but I know him. And if I say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like to you. But I know him, and I keep his word.
John 15:20Remember the word that I said to you: A servant is not greater than his lord. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
Matthew Henry on John 8:49-51
Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees. 48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? 49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. 50 And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Here is, I. The malice of hell breaking out in the base language which the unbelieving Jews gave to our Lord Jesus. Hitherto they had cavilled at his doctrine, and had made invidious remarks upon it; but, having… Read the whole commentary →