John 8:54 bbe — Jesus said in answer, If I take glory for myself, my glory is nothing: it is my Father who gives me glory, of whom you…

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"Jesus said in answer, If I take glory for myself, my glory is nothing: it is my Father who gives me glory, of whom you say that he is your God."

— John 8:54, Bible in Basic English

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John 8 — Context

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

The Jews said to him, Now we are certain that you have an evil spirit. Abraham is dead, and the prophets are dead; and you say, If a man keeps my word he will never see death.

Are you greater than our father Abraham, who is dead? and the prophets are dead: who do you say that you are?

Jesus said in answer, If I take glory for myself, my glory is nothing: it is my Father who gives me glory, of whom you say that he is your God.

You have no knowledge of him, but I have knowledge of him; and if I said I have no knowledge of him I would be talking falsely like you: but I have full knowledge of him, and I keep his word.

Your father Abraham was full of joy at the hope of seeing my day: he saw it and was glad.

Then the Jews said to him, You are not fifty years old; have you seen Abraham?

John 8:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:54 say?

John 8:54 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Jesus said in answer, If I take glory for myself, my glory is nothing: it is my Father who gives me glory, of whom you say that he is your God.”

Where is John 8:54 in the Bible?

John 8:54 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 54.

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 8:54.

What translation should I read John 8:54 in?

John 8:54 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 8:54?

John 8:54 reads (BBE): “Jesus said in answer, If I take glory for myself, my glory is nothing: it is my Father who gives me glory, of whom you say that he is your 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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