John 8:48 bbe — The Jews said to him in answer, Are we not right in saying that you are of Samaria and have an evil spirit?

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

— John 8:48, Bible in Basic English

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“Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?”
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John 8 — Context

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?

And this was the answer of Jesus: I have not an evil spirit; but I give honour to my Father and you do not give honour to me.

I, however, am not in search of glory for myself: there is One who is searching for it and he is judge.

Truly I say to you, If a man keeps my word he will never see death.

John 8:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:48 say?

John 8:48 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Jews said to him in answer, Are we not right in saying that you are of Samaria and have an evil spirit?”

Where is John 8:48 in the Bible?

John 8:48 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 48.

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 8:48.

What translation should I read John 8:48 in?

John 8:48 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 8:48?

John 8:48 reads (BBE): “The Jews said to him in answer, Are we not right in saying that you are of Samaria and have an evil spirit?” 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 8:48 bbe — The Jews said to him in answer, Are we not right in saying that you are of Samaria and have an evil spirit?

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