John 8:27 net — (They did not understand that he was telling them about his Father.)

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"(They did not understand that he was telling them about his Father.)"

— John 8:27, NET Bible

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John 8 — Context

24

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.”

25

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

26

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.”

27

(They did not understand that he was telling them about his Father.)

28

Then Jesus said,“When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and I do nothing on my own initiative, but I speak just what the Father taught me.

29

And the one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do those things that please him.”

30

While he was saying these things, many people believed in him.

John 8:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:27 say?
John 8:27 in the NET Bible reads: “(They did not understand that he was telling them about his Father.)”
Where is John 8:27 in the Bible?
John 8:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 27.
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 8:27.
What translation should I read John 8:27 in?
John 8:27 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 8:27?
John 8:27 reads (NET): “(They did not understand that he was telling them about his Father.)” 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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