John 8:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 8:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 8:39 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would d..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 8:39 — KJV
“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.”
— John 8:39 (KJV)
John 8:39 in Context — About the Book of John
John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.
Cross-References for John 8:39
“And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,”
Shares key themes with John 8:39: answered, father, jesus
“Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.”
Shares key themes with John 8:39: answered, jesus, saith
“Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.”
Shares key themes with John 8:39: answered, father, jesus
“Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?”
Shares key themes with John 8:39: answered, father, jesus
“Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. Children: or, Sirs”
Shares key themes with John 8:39: answered, jesus, saith
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