John 8:16 net — But if I judge, my evaluation is accurate, because I am not alone when I judge, but I and the Father who sent me do so…

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"But if I judge, my evaluation is accurate, because I am not alone when I judge, but I and the Father who sent me do so together."

— John 8:16, NET Bible

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John 8 — Context

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So the Pharisees objected,“You testify about yourself; your testimony is not true!”

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Jesus answered,“Even if I testify about myself, my testimony is true, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you people do not know where I came from or where I am going.

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You people judge by outward appearances; I do not judge anyone.

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But if I judge, my evaluation is accurate, because I am not alone when I judge, but I and the Father who sent me do so together.

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It is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true.

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I testify about myself and the Father who sent me testifies about me.”

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Then they began asking him,“Who is your father?” Jesus answered,“You do not know either me or my Father. If you knew me you would know my Father too.”

John 8:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:16 say?
John 8:16 in the NET Bible reads: “But if I judge, my evaluation is accurate, because I am not alone when I judge, but I and the Father who sent me do so together.”
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 (NET): “But if I judge, my evaluation is accurate, because I am not alone when I judge, but I and the Father who sent me do so together.” 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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