John 8:13

The Pharisees [Separated] therefore said to him, “You testify about yourself. Your testimony is not valid.”

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In The King James Version

The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.

In Context

12+ 8:12. MP: Messiah is a light to the Gentiles and the world. (See also context of Is 9:1-2, and Is 9:3, 49:6). (Is 42:6c) + 8:12 (12-18) MP: Adonai Tzva'ot [Yah Commander of Heaven’s armies] is coming to dwell with His people. Messiah is coming to dwell with his people. (Zech 2:10-11) Again, therefore, Yeshua [Salvation] spoke to them, saying, “ Ena Na [I AM (the Living God)], the light of the world. + 8:12 Context: “Light of the World;” this day is Seventh Month 22 day, called Sh'mini Atrzeret ·Eighth day Assembly· following the seven days of Sukkot ·Tabernacles·. (See also John 7:37). The night before there was a great party like none other! The four menorahs were lit and Rabbis and students alike would put on a “light show” and “torch dances” while the Levites sang and played music; dancing before God like David danced (Sukkah 5:1)! This is a discussion in front of these menorahs the following morning, still on the Festival day. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

14Yeshua [Salvation] answered them, “Even if I testify about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from, and where I am going; but you don’t know where I came from, or where I am going.

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Matthew Henry on John 8:13-21

Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees. 12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. 13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. 14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. 15 Ye judge after the flesh; I judge… Read the whole commentary →

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