John 8:41 cpdv — You do the works of your father.” Therefore, they said to him: “We were not born out of fornication. We have one father…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"You do the works of your father.” Therefore, they said to him: “We were not born out of fornication. We have one father: God.” "

— John 8:41, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 8 — Context

38

I speak what I have seen with my Father. And you do what you have seen with your father.”

39

They responded and said to him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them: “If you are the sons of Abraham, then do the works of Abraham.

40

But now you are seeking to kill me, a man who has spoken the truth to you, which I have heard from God. This is not what Abraham did.

41

You do the works of your father.” Therefore, they said to him: “We were not born out of fornication. We have one father: God.”

42

Then Jesus said to them: “If God were your father, certainly you would love me. For I proceeded and came from God. For I did not come from myself, but he sent me.

43

Why do you not recognize my speech? It is because you are not able to hear my word.

44

You are of your father, the devil. And you will carry out the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning. And he did not stand in the truth, because the truth is not in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks it from his own self. For he is a liar, and the father of lies.

John 8:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:41 say?
John 8:41 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “You do the works of your father.” Therefore, they said to him: “We were not born out of fornication. We have one father: 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 (CPDV): “You do the works of your father.” Therefore, they said to him: “We were not born out of fornication. We have one father: 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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