John 8:58
"In solemn truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "that before Abraham came into existence, I am."
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
In Context
57"You are not yet fifty years old," said the Jews to him, "and you have seen Abraham?"
59Then they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the Temple.
Cross References
John 8:34"In solemn truth I tell you," Jesus replied, "every one who commits sin is a slave
Matthew Henry on John 8:52-59
Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees 51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. 52 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death. 53 Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself? 54 Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye… Read the whole commentary →