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John 8:53
Art thou greater than our father Abraham who is dead? And the prophets are dead. Whom dost thou make thyself?
John 8:53 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
John 8:53 in other translations
Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
Are You greater than our father Abraham? He died, as did the prophets. Who do You claim to be?”
Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? The prophets died. Who do you make yourself out to be?”
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In context
50 But I seek not my own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
51 Amen, amen, I say to you: If any man keep my word, he shall not see death for ever.
52 The Jews therefore said: Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets: and thou sayest: If any man keep my word, he shall not taste death for ever.
53 Art thou greater than our father Abraham who is dead? And the prophets are dead. Whom dost thou make thyself?
54 Jesus answered: If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father that glorifieth me, of whom you say that he is your God.
55 And you have not known him: but I know him. And if I shall say that I know him not, I shall be like to you, a liar. But I do know him and do keep his word.
56 Abraham your father rejoiced that he might see my day: he saw it and was glad.
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