John 8:23 akjv — And he said to them, You are from beneath; I am from above: you are of this world; I am not of this world.

American King James Version

"And he said to them, You are from beneath; I am from above: you are of this world; I am not of this world. "

— John 8:23, American King James Version

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John 8 — Context

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These words spoke Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.

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Then said Jesus again to them, I go my way, and you shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: where I go, you cannot come.

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Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he says, Where I go, you cannot come.

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And he said to them, You are from beneath; I am from above: you are of this world; I am not of this world.

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I said therefore to you, that you shall die in your sins: for if you believe not that I am he, you shall die in your sins.

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Then said they to him, Who are you? And Jesus says to them, Even the same that I said to you from the beginning.

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I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.

John 8:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:23 say?
John 8:23 in the American King James Version reads: “And he said to them, You are from beneath; I am from above: you are of this world; I am not of this world. ”
Where is John 8:23 in the Bible?
John 8:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 23.
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 8:23.
What translation should I read John 8:23 in?
John 8:23 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 8:23?
John 8:23 reads (AKJV): “And he said to them, You are from beneath; I am from above: you are of this world; I am not of this world. ” 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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