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John 8:13 KJV
John · chapter 8 · verse 13
The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.John 8:13 · King James Version
John 8:13 in context
11She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
12Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
13The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.
14Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.
15Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- PhariseespharisaiosA sect that seems to have started after the Jewish exile. In addition to OT books the…G5330 →
- thyselfseautouthyself, theeG4572 →
- recordmartyreōto be a witness, to bear witnessG3140 →
- recordmartyriaa testifying, the office committed to the prophets of testifying concerning future…G3141 →
- saideiponto speak, sayG2036 →
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The rest of the chapter is taken up with debates between Christ and contradicting sinners, who cavilled at the most gracious words that proceeded out of his mouth. It is not certain whether these disputes were the same day that the adulteress was discharged;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 12-20