John 8:53 net — You aren’t greater than our father Abraham who died, are you? And the prophets died too! Who do you claim to be?”

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"You aren’t greater than our father Abraham who died, are you? And the prophets died too! Who do you claim to be?”"

— John 8:53, NET Bible

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John 8 — Context

50

I am not trying to get praise for myself. There is one who demands it, and he also judges.

51

I tell you the solemn truth, if anyone obeys my teaching, he will never see death.”

52

Then the Judeans responded,“Now we know you’re possessed by a demon! Both Abraham and the prophets died, and yet you say,‘If anyone obeys my teaching, he will never experience death.’

53

You aren’t greater than our father Abraham who died, are you? And the prophets died too! Who do you claim to be?”

54

Jesus replied,“If I glorify myself, my glory is worthless. The one who glorifies me is my Father, about whom you people say,‘He is our God.’

55

Yet you do not know him, but I know him. If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know him, and I obey his teaching.

56

Your father Abraham was overjoyed to see my day, and he saw it and was glad.”

John 8:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:53 say?
John 8:53 in the NET Bible reads: “You aren’t greater than our father Abraham who died, are you? And the prophets died too! Who do you claim to be?””
Where is John 8:53 in the Bible?
John 8:53 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 53.
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 8:53.
What translation should I read John 8:53 in?
John 8:53 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 8:53?
John 8:53 reads (NET): “You aren’t greater than our father Abraham who died, are you? And the prophets died too! Who do you claim to be?”” 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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