John 8:28 bbe — So Jesus said, When the Son of man has been lifted up by you, then it will be clear to you who I am, and that I do noth…

Bible in Basic English

"So Jesus said, When the Son of man has been lifted up by you, then it will be clear to you who I am, and that I do nothing of myself, but say as the Father gave me teaching."

— John 8:28, Bible in Basic English

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John 8 — Context

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Then they said to him, Who are you? Jesus said, What I said to you from the first.

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I have much to say about you and against you: but he who sent me is true and what he has said to me I say to the world.

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They did not see that his words were about the Father.

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So Jesus said, When the Son of man has been lifted up by you, then it will be clear to you who I am, and that I do nothing of myself, but say as the Father gave me teaching.

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He who sent me is with me; he has not gone from me, because at all times I do the things which are pleasing to him.

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When he said this a number came to have faith in him.

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Then Jesus said to the Jews who had faith in him, If you keep my word, then you are truly my disciples;

John 8:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:28 say?
John 8:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So Jesus said, When the Son of man has been lifted up by you, then it will be clear to you who I am, and that I do nothing of myself, but say as the Father gave me teaching.”
Where is John 8:28 in the Bible?
John 8:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 28.
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 8:28.
What translation should I read John 8:28 in?
John 8:28 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 8:28?
John 8:28 reads (BBE): “So Jesus said, When the Son of man has been lifted up by you, then it will be clear to you who I am, and that I do nothing of myself, but say as the Father gave me teaching.” 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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