John 8:58
“In truth I tell you,” replied Jesus, “before Abraham existed I was.”
Twentieth Century 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 fifty years old yet,” the Jews exclaimed, “and have you seen Abraham?”
59At this they took up stones to throw at him; but Jesus hid himself, and left the Temple Courts.
Cross References
John 8:34“In truth I tell you,” replied Jesus, “every one who sins is a slave to sin.
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 →