John 8:49
“No, I don't have a demon,” Jesus replied. “I honor my Father, but you dishonor me.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.
In Context
48“Aren't we right to call you a Samaritan who is demon-possessed?” said the Jews.
Cross References
Proverbs 26:4Don't answer stupid people following their stupidity, or you'll become as bad as them.
Isaiah 49:3He told me, “You are my servant, Israel, and I will reveal my glory through you.”
John 8:29The one who sent me is with me; he has not abandoned me, for I always do what pleases him.”
John 12:28Father, show the glory of your character.” A voice came from heaven, saying, “I have shown its glory, and I will show it again.”
John 14:13I'll do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified through the Son.
Philippians 2:6Though in his nature he was always God, he wasn't concerned to cling onto his equality with God.
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 →