John 8:40

But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 8:40

BSB

But now you are trying to kill Me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham never did such a thing.

AKJV

But now you seek to kill me, a man that has told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.

CPDV

But now you are seeking to kill me, a man who has spoken the truth to you, which I have heard from God. This is not what Abraham did.

ERV

But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I heard from God: this did not Abraham.

NHEB

But now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth, which I heard from God. Abraham did not do this.

SMT

And now ye seek to kill me, a man who has spoken to you the truth, which I heard from God: this did not Abraham.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 8:40

ButG1161Conjunction nowG3568AdverbyeseekG2212VerbtokillG615Verb meG3165amanG444Noun Masculine thatG3739hathtoldG2980Verb youG5213thetruthG225Noun Feminine whichG3739IhaveheardG191Verb ofG3844Preposition GodG2316Noun Masculine thisG5124 didG4160Verb notG3756 AbrahamG11Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for John 8:40

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 8:40

Summary

Jesus's truthfulness contrasts murderous intent

Event

Jesus notes contrast with Abraham

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD