{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/kjv/john/8","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T10:29:19.494Z"},"reference":{"translation":"KJV","book":"John","bookSlug":"john","chapter":8,"testament":"NEW"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":7,"nextChapter":9,"totalChapters":21,"totalVerses":59},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"Jesus went unto the mount of Olives."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,"},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?"},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with <i>his</i> finger wrote on the ground, <i>as though he heard them not</i>."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"And they which heard <i>it</i>, being convicted by <i>their own</i> conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, <i>even</i> unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?"},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"Then 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."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, <i>yet</i> 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."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am <i>he</i>, ye shall die in your sins."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even <i>the same</i> that I said unto you from the beginning."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"They understood not that he spake to them of the Father."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am <i>he</i>, and <i>that</i> I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him."},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"As he spake these words, many believed on him."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, <i>then</i> are ye my disciples indeed;"},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?"},{"verseNumber":34,"text":"Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin."},{"verseNumber":35,"text":"And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: <i>but</i> the Son abideth ever."},{"verseNumber":36,"text":"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."},{"verseNumber":37,"text":"I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you."},{"verseNumber":38,"text":"I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father."},{"verseNumber":39,"text":"They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham."},{"verseNumber":40,"text":"But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham."},{"verseNumber":41,"text":"Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, <i>even</i> God."},{"verseNumber":42,"text":"Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me."},{"verseNumber":43,"text":"Why do ye not understand my speech? <i>even</i> because ye cannot hear my word."},{"verseNumber":44,"text":"Ye are of <i>your</i> father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it."},{"verseNumber":45,"text":"And because I tell <i>you</i> the truth, ye believe me not."},{"verseNumber":46,"text":"Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?"},{"verseNumber":47,"text":"He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear <i>them</i> not, because ye are not of God."},{"verseNumber":48,"text":"Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?"},{"verseNumber":49,"text":"Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me."},{"verseNumber":50,"text":"And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth."},{"verseNumber":51,"text":"Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death."},{"verseNumber":52,"text":"Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death."},{"verseNumber":53,"text":"Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?"},{"verseNumber":54,"text":"Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:"},{"verseNumber":55,"text":"Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying."},{"verseNumber":56,"text":"Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw <i>it</i>, and was glad."},{"verseNumber":57,"text":"Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?"},{"verseNumber":58,"text":"Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am."},{"verseNumber":59,"text":"Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by."}],"citation":{"inline":"John 8 (KJV)","markdown":"[John 8](https://primebible.com/kjv/john/8)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* KJV. https://primebible.com/kjv/john/8 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}