John 8:49
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 8:49 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 8:49 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 8:49 — KJV
“Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.”
— John 8:49 (KJV)
John 8:49 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 8:49
“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:”
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“For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man's enemies are the men of his own house.”
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“At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.”
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“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.”
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“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,”
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