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John 12:49

John 12:50 kjv — And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so…

King James Version

"And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. "

— John 12:50, King James Version

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John 12 — Context

47

And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

48

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

49

For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

50

And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

John 12:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:50 say?
John 12:50 in the King James Version reads: “And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. ”
Where is John 12:50 in the Bible?
John 12:50 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 50.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 12:50.
What translation should I read John 12:50 in?
John 12:50 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 12:50?
John 12:50 reads (KJV): “And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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