John 8:23 net — Jesus replied,“You people are from below; I am from above. You people are from this world; I am not from this world.

NET Bible

"Jesus replied,“You people are from below; I am from above. You people are from this world; I am not from this world."

— John 8:23, NET Bible

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John 8 — Context

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(Jesus spoke these words near the offering box while he was teaching in the temple courts. No one seized him because his time had not yet come.)

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Where Jesus Came From and Where He is Going Then Jesus said to them again,“I am going away, and you will look for me but will die in your sin. Where I am going you cannot come.”

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So the Jewish leaders began to say,“Perhaps he is going to kill himself, because he says,‘Where I am going you cannot come.’”

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Jesus replied,“You people are from below; I am from above. You people are from this world; I am not from this world.

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Thus I told you that you will die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am he, you will die in your sins.”

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So they said to him,“Who are you?” Jesus replied,“What I have told you from the beginning.

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I have many things to say and to judge about you, but the Father who sent me is truthful, and the things I have heard from him I speak to the world.”

John 8:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:23 say?
John 8:23 in the NET Bible reads: “Jesus replied,“You people are from below; I am from above. You people are from this world; I am not from 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 (NET): “Jesus replied,“You people are from below; I am from above. You people are from this world; I am not from 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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