John 8:49

Jesus answered I am not possessed by a demon, but I honour my Father, though ye dishonour me.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.

In Context

48The Jews therefore answered and said unto Him. Do we not rightly say, that thou art a Samaritan, and art possessed by a demon?

50And I seek not my own glory; there is One that seeketh it, and judgeth.

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Cross References

John 8:29And He that sent me, is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.

John 12:28Father, glorify thy name. Then came a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

John 14:13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, I will do it: that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Philippians 2:6who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be as God.

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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