John 8:37

I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 8:37

BSB

I know you are Abraham's descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you.

AKJV

I know that you are Abraham's seed; but you seek to kill me, because my word has no place in you.

CPDV

I know that you are sons of Abraham. But you are seeking to kill me, because my word has not taken hold in you.

ERV

I know that ye are Abraham's seed; yet ye seek to kill me, because my word hath not free course in you.

NHEB

I know that you are Abraham's descendants, yet you seek to kill me, because my word finds no place in you.

SMT

I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, for my word has no place in you.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 8:37

IknowG1492Verb thatG3754ConjunctionyeareG2075Verb Abraham'sG11Proper Name Masculine seedG4690Noun Neuter butG235ConjunctionyeseekG2212VerbtokillG615Verb meG3165 becauseG3754Conjunction myG1699 wordG3056Noun Masculine hathG5562Verb noG3756 placeG5562Verb inG1722Preposition youG5213

Commentary for John 8:37

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of John 8:37

Summary

Jesus rejected despite Abraham connection

Event

Jesus notes murderous intent

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD