John 8:30 kjva — As he spake these words, many believed on him.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"As he spake these words, many believed on him."

— John 8:30, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 8 — Context

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They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.

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Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.

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And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

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As he spake these words, many believed on him.

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Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

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And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

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They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?

John 8:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:30 say?
John 8:30 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “As he spake these words, many believed on him.”
Where is John 8:30 in the Bible?
John 8:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 30.
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 8:30.
What translation should I read John 8:30 in?
John 8:30 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 8:30?
John 8:30 reads (KJVA): “As he spake these words, many believed on him.” 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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