John 8:45 bbe — But because I say what is true, you have no belief in me.

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"But because I say what is true, you have no belief in me."

— John 8:45, Bible in Basic English

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John 8:45 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.”
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WEB
“But because I tell the truth, you don't believe me.”
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John 8 — Context

Jesus said to them, If God was your Father you would have love for me, because it was from God I came and am here. I did not come of myself, but he sent me.

Why are my words not clear to you? It is because your ears are shut to my teaching.

You are the children of your father the Evil One and it is your pleasure to do his desires. From the first he was a taker of life; and he did not go in the true way because there is no true thing in him. When he says what is false, it is natural to him, for he is false and the father of what is false.

But because I say what is true, you have no belief in me.

Which of you is able truly to say that I am a sinner? If I say what is true, why have you no belief in me?

He who is a child of God gives ear to the words of God: your ears are not open to them because you are not from God.

The Jews said to him in answer, Are we not right in saying that you are of Samaria and have an evil spirit?

John 8:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:45 say?

John 8:45 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But because I say what is true, you have no belief in me.”

Where is John 8:45 in the Bible?

John 8:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 45.

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 8:45.

What translation should I read John 8:45 in?

John 8:45 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 8:45?

John 8:45 reads (BBE): “But because I say what is true, you have no belief in me.” 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.

John 8:45 bbe — But because I say what is true, you have no belief in me.

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