He was a murderer from the beginning. He never dealt in
the truth because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he
speaks on his own because he is a liar, and the father of all lies.
Yet, I tell you the truth and you do not believe me. Who of you can
convict me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe me?
He who is of God hears God's words. You do not hear them because you
are not of God.
The Jews said, Are we wrong in saying you are a Samaritan and have a
devil? Jesus answered, I do not have a devil. I honor my Father and you
dishonor me. I do not seek my own glory. There is one who seeks and
judges. I tell you, if anyone keeps my word he will never see death.
Then the Jews said, Now we know you are possessed by a devil. Abraham
is dead and so are the prophets. Yet you say, If anyone keeps my word
he will never taste of death. Are you greater than our father Abraham
and the prophets who are dead? Who do you make yourself out to be?
Jesus answered, If I honor myself, my honor is nothing. It is my
Father, who you claim is your God, who honors me. Yet you have not
known Him. But I know Him and, if I say I do not know Him, I am a liar
like you. But I know Him and keep His word. Your father Abraham
rejoiced to see my day. He looked forward to it and was glad.
Then the Jews questioned, You are not yet fifty years old and say you
have seen Abraham? Jesus said, Verily, I say to you, Before Abraham
was, I am.
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