John 8:49

Jesus answered, “I don’t have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.

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In The King James Version

Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.

In Context

48The Jews answered and asked Him, “Aren’t we right in saying that You are a Samaritan and have a demon?”

50I don’t seek glory for myself, but there is One who seeks it, and He is the judge.

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Cross References

John 8:29He who sent me is with me. He hasn’t left me alone, because I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.”

John 12:28Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came from Heaven, saying, “I have both glorified it and will glorify it again.”

John 14:13I will do whatever you ask in my name, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

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 →

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