John 8:26 cpdv — I have much to say about you and to judge. But he who sent me is true. And what I have heard from him, this I speak wit…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I have much to say about you and to judge. But he who sent me is true. And what I have heard from him, this I speak within the world.” "

— John 8:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 8 — Context

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And he said to them: “You are from below. I am from above. You are of this world. I am not of this world.

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Therefore, I said to you, that you will die in your sins. For if you will not believe that I am, you will die in your sin.”

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And so they said to him, “Who are you?” Jesus said to them: “The Beginning, who is also speaking to you.

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I have much to say about you and to judge. But he who sent me is true. And what I have heard from him, this I speak within the world.”

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And they did not realize that he was calling God his Father.

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And so Jesus said to them: “When you will have lifted up the Son of man, then you shall realize that I am, and that I do nothing of myself, but just as the Father has taught me, so do I speak.

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And he who sent me is with me, and he has not abandoned me alone. For I always do what is pleasing to him.”

John 8:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:26 say?
John 8:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I have much to say about you and to judge. But he who sent me is true. And what I have heard from him, this I speak within the world.” ”
Where is John 8:26 in the Bible?
John 8:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 26.
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 8:26.
What translation should I read John 8:26 in?
John 8:26 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 8:26?
John 8:26 reads (CPDV): “I have much to say about you and to judge. But he who sent me is true. And what I have heard from him, this I speak within the 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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