John 8:51
Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
In Context
50I do not seek my glory; there is one seeking and judging.
Cross References
Psalms 89:48Who can live and not die, 1 or rescue his own life from the hand of Sheol? Selah 1
John 3:15so that all who believe in him may have eternal life.
John 6:50This is the bread which comes down from heaven, so that a person may eat some of it and not die.
John 8:55You have not known him, but I know him. If I would say, 'I do not know him,' I would be like you, a liar. However, I know him and keep his word.
John 15:20Remember the word that I said to you, 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they kept my word, they will also keep yours.
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 →