John 8:41 asv — Ye do the works of your father. They said unto him, We were not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.

American Standard Version

"Ye do the works of your father. They said unto him, We were not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. "

— John 8:41, American Standard Version

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John 8 — Context

38

I speak the things which I have seen with my Father: and ye also do the things which ye heard from your father.

39

They answered and said unto him, Our father is Abraham. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

40

But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I heard from God: this did not Abraham.

41

Ye do the works of your father. They said unto him, We were not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.

42

Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I came forth and am come from God; for neither have I come of myself, but he sent me.

43

Why do ye not understand my speech? Even because ye cannot hear my word.

44

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and standeth not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof.

John 8:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:41 say?
John 8:41 in the American Standard Version reads: “Ye do the works of your father. They said unto him, We were not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. ”
Where is John 8:41 in the Bible?
John 8:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 41.
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 8:41.
What translation should I read John 8:41 in?
John 8:41 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 8:41?
John 8:41 reads (ASV): “Ye do the works of your father. They said unto him, We were not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. ” 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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