John 8:31 cpdv — Therefore, Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him: “If you will abide in my word, you will truly be my disciples.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him: “If you will abide in my word, you will truly be my disciples. "

— John 8:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 8 — Context

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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.”

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As he was speaking these things, many believed in him.

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Therefore, Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him: “If you will abide in my word, you will truly be my disciples.

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And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.”

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They answered him: “We are the offspring of Abraham, and we have never been a slave to anyone. How can you say, ‘You shall be set free?’ ”

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Jesus answered them: “Amen, amen, I say to you, that everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin.

John 8:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:31 say?
John 8:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him: “If you will abide in my word, you will truly be my disciples. ”
Where is John 8:31 in the Bible?
John 8:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 31.
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 8:31.
What translation should I read John 8:31 in?
John 8:31 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 8:31?
John 8:31 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him: “If you will abide in my word, you will truly be my disciples. ” 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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