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John 8:53
Surely, thou, art not, greater, than our father Abraham,—who, indeed, died? and, the prophets, died:—Whom, makest thou thyself?
John 8:53 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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 glory: There is one who seeketh and judgeth.
51 Verily, verily, I say unto you: If anyone shall keep, my word, death, shall he not see, unto times age-abiding.
52 The Jews said unto him—Now, we know that, a demon, thou hast:—Abraham, died, and, the prophets, and yet, thou, sayest: If anyone shall keep, my word, in nowise shall he taste of death, unto times age-abiding.
53 Surely, thou, art not, greater, than our father Abraham,—who, indeed, died? and, the prophets, died:—Whom, makest thou thyself?
54 Jesus answered—If, I, glorify myself, my glory, is nothing: It is, my Father, that glorifieth me,—of whom, ye, say—He is, your God!
55 And yet ye have not come to know him; but, I, do know him: If I say, I know him not, I shall be like you—false; but I know him, and, his word, am I keeping.
56 Abraham, your father, exulted that he should see my day; and he saw, and rejoiced.
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