John 8:51

In most solemn truth I tell you that if any one shall have obeyed my teaching he shall in no case ever see death."

Weymouth NT (1912)

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, however, am not aiming at glory for myself: there is One who aims at glory for me--and who judges.

52"Now," exclaimed the Jews, "we know that you are possessed by a demon. Abraham died, and so did the Prophets, and yet *you* say, `If any one shall have obeyed my teaching, he shall in no case ever taste death.'

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Cross References

John 3:15in order that every one who trusts in Him may have the Life of the Ages."

John 6:50Here is the bread that comes down out of Heaven that a man may eat it and not die.

John 8:55You do not know Him, but I know Him perfectly; and were I to deny my knowledge of Him, I should resemble you, and be a liar. On the contrary I do know Him, and I obey His commands.

John 15:20Bear in mind what I said to you, `A servant is not superior to his master.' If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you: if they have obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also.

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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