John 8:22

Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 8:22

BSB

So the Jews began to ask, "Will He kill Himself, since He says, 'Where I am going, you cannot come'?"

AKJV

Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he said, Where I go, you cannot come.

CPDV

And so the Jews said, "Is he going to kill himself, for he said: 'Where I am going, you are not able to go?' "

ERV

The Jews therefore said, Will he kill himself, that he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come?

NHEB

The Jewish leaders therefore said, "Will he kill himself, that he says, 'Where I am going, you cannot come?'"

SMT

Then said the Jews, Will he not kill himself? for he says, Where I retire, ye cannot come.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 8:22

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Commentary for John 8:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 8:22

Summary

Jews misinterpret Jesus's departure as suicidal threat

Place

Temple

Event

Jews question Jesus's meaning

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD