Holy BibleKing James Version

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, King James Version

In context

38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.

39 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.

40 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.

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Cross-references

  • Galatians 3:7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.
  • Romans 9:7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.
  • John 8:37 I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.