John 8:53

Conservative English Version

Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?"

Cross References

Isaiah 9:6

A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Advisor and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace.

Matthew 12:6

I tell you that there is something here greater than the temple.

Matthew 3:9

And don't start telling yourselves that you belong to Abraham's family. I tell you that God can turn these stones into children for Abraham.

John 10:33

They answered, "We are not stoning you because of any good thing you did. We are stoning you because you did a terrible thing. You are just a man, and here you are claiming to be God!"

John 12:34

The crowd said to Jesus, "The Scriptures teach that the Messiah will live forever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?"

John 19:7

The crowd replied, "He claimed to be the Son of God! Our Jewish Law says that he must be put to death."

John 4:12

Our ancestor Jacob dug this well for us, and his family and animals got water from it. Are you greater than Jacob?"

John 5:18

Now the leaders wanted to kill Jesus for two reasons. First, he had broken the law of the Sabbath. But even worse, he had said that God was his Father, which made him equal with God.

John 8:58

Jesus answered, "I tell you for certain that even before Abraham was, I was, and I am."

Romans 9:5

They have those famous ancestors, who were also the ancestors of Jesus Christ. I pray that God, who rules over all, will be praised forever! Amen.