John 8:39 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision

³⁹ 7 He that is of God, heareth the words of God. Therefore you hear them not, because you are not of God.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³⁹ They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³⁹ They retorted, Abraham is our father. Jesus said, If you were [truly] Abraham's children, then you would do the works of Abraham [follow his example, do as Abraham did].

American Standard Version (1901)

³⁹ They answered and said unto him, Our father is Abraham. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

Common English Bible

³⁹ They replied, “Our father is Abraham.” Jesus responded, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would do Abraham’s works.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³⁹ They responded and said to him, "Abraham is our father." Jesus said to them: "If you are the sons of Abraham, then do the works of Abraham.

John 8:39 Cross References

Matthew 3:9

7 And behold a voice from heaven, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Matthew 5:45

And when ye pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, that love to stand and pray in the synagogues and corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.

John 8:33

1 You do the works of your father. They said therefore to him: We are not born of fornication: we have one Father, even God.

John 8:37

5 But if I say the truth, you believe me not.

John 8:43

1 Amen, amen I say to you: If any man keep my word, he shall not see death for ever.

John 8:56

As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

Romans 4:12

0 In the promise also of God he staggered not by distrust; but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God:

Romans 4:16

4 But also for us, to whom it shall be reputed, if we believe in him, that raised up Jesus Christ, our Lord, from the dead,

Romans 9:7

5 For he saith to Moses: I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy; and I will shew mercy to whom I will shew mercy.

Galatians 3:29

But now, after that you have known God, or rather are known by God: how turn you again to the weak and needy elements, which you desire to serve again?

Galatians 3:7

6 To Abraham were the promises made and to his seed. He saith not, And to his seeds, as of many: but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.