John 8:50 nasb — "But I do not seek My glory; there is One who seeks and judges.

NASB

""But I do not seek My glory; there is One who seeks and judges."

— John 8:50, NASB

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John 8 — Context

47

"He who is of God hears the words of God; for this reason you do not hear them, because you are not of God."

48

The Jews answered and said to Him, "Do we not say rightly that You are a Samaritan and have a demon?"

49

Jesus answered, "I do not have a demon; but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.

50

"But I do not seek My glory; there is One who seeks and judges.

51

"Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps My word he will never see death."

52

The Jews said to Him, "Now we know that You have a demon. Abraham died, and the prophets also; and You say, 'If anyone keeps My word, he will never taste of death.'

53

"Surely You are not greater than our father Abraham, who died? The prophets died too; whom do You make Yourself out to be?"

John 8:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:50 say?
John 8:50 in the NASB reads: “"But I do not seek My glory; there is One who seeks and judges.”
Where is John 8:50 in the Bible?
John 8:50 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 50.
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 8:50.
What translation should I read John 8:50 in?
John 8:50 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 8:50?
John 8:50 reads (NASB): “"But I do not seek My glory; there is One who seeks and judges.” 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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