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John 8:14 KJV
John · chapter 8 · verse 14
Jesus 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.John 8:14 · King James Version
John 8:14 in context
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.
16And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- answeredapokrinomaito give an answer to a question proposed, to answer, to begin to speak, but always where…G611 →
- Thoughkanand if, also or even if, of only, at least, even ifG2579 →
- recordmartyreōto be a witness, to bear witnessG3140 →
- myselfemautouI, me, myself etcG1683 →
- recordmartyriaa testifying, the office committed to the prophets of testifying concerning future…G3141 →
- whencepothenof place from where, from what condition, of origin or source from what author or giver…G4159 →
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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