John 8:47-49
EasyEnglish Bible
47 Someone who belongs to God accepts God's message. But you do not belong to God. That is why you do not accept his message.’
48 The Jews answered him, ‘What we say about you is right! You are from Samaria and you have a demon in you!’[a] 49 Jesus replied, ‘There is no demon in me. I want people to know how great my Father is. But you want people to think bad things about me.
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- 8:48 ‘You are from Samaria’. They were saying Jesus was not a Jew
John 8:47-49
New International Version
47 Whoever belongs to God hears what God says.(A) The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”
Jesus’ Claims About Himself
48 The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you are a Samaritan(B) and demon-possessed?”(C)
49 “I am not possessed by a demon,” said Jesus, “but I honor my Father and you dishonor me.
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