John 8:18

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

I am one who gives testimony about myself, and the Father who sent me [is the second witness who] testifies about me.”

Cross References

John 8:58

Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am.” [Note: The words “I am” were probably construed as a reference to being Deity. See Ex. 3:14].

John 8:38

I am telling [you] about what I have seen in my Father’s presence; but you [should] do what you have heard from your father.”

Hebrews 2:4

God also testified, along with those people, by [giving them] both signs and wonders and various miracles, and by [supernatural] gifts distributed [to them] by the Holy Spirit, as He desired.

John 14:6

Jesus answered him, “I am the way [to God], and the truth [to believe], and the life [to live]. No one can go to the Father, except through [believing in] me.

John 10:14

I am the good shepherd and I know my sheep [intimately], and they know me [that way],

John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd; and a good shepherd [willingly] dies for the sheep.

John 10:9

I am the gate; if anyone enters [the corral] through me, he will be saved [i.e., from condemnation], and will find pasture [i.e., will receive spiritual nurturing].

John 8:51

Truly, truly, I tell you, if a person obeys my message, he will never die [i.e., spiritually].”

John 8:25

So, they said to Him, “Who are you?” Jesus answered, “Why am I even speaking to you at all? [Note: The Greek words of this difficult passage are not real clear].

John 8:12

So, Jesus spoke to them again [i.e., to the Jewish authorities. See 7:45], saying, “I am the light of the world. The person who becomes my follower will never live in [spiritual] darkness, but have the light of [i.e., for his] life [i.e., followers of Jesus will not live in error and sin but in truth and righteousness].”

John 10:30

I and the Father are one.”

John 11:25

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; the person who believes in me will live on, even though he dies [physically].