John 8:16 nasb — "But even if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone in it, but I and the Father who sent Me.

NASB

""But even if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone in it, but I and the Father who sent Me."

— John 8:16, NASB

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John 8 — Context

13

So the Pharisees said to Him, "You are testifying about Yourself; Your testimony is not true."

14

Jesus answered and said to them, "Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know where I come from or where I am going.

15

"You judge according to the flesh; I am not judging anyone.

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"But even if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone in it, but I and the Father who sent Me.

17

"Even in your law it has been written that the testimony of two men is true.

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"I am He who testifies about Myself, and the Father who sent Me testifies about Me."

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So they were saying to Him, "Where is Your Father?" Jesus answered, "You know neither Me nor My Father; if you knew Me, you would know My Father also."

John 8:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:16 say?
John 8:16 in the NASB reads: “"But even if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone in it, but I and the Father who sent Me.”
Where is John 8:16 in the Bible?
John 8:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 16.
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 8:16.
What translation should I read John 8:16 in?
John 8:16 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 8:16?
John 8:16 reads (NASB): “"But even if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone in it, but I and the Father who sent Me.” 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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