John 8:30

John 8:30 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)As he spake these words, many believed on him.
• New International Version (NIV)Even as he spoke, many believed in him.
• English Standard Version (ESV)As he was saying these things, many believed in him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)As He spoke these words, many believed in Him.

Context of John 8:30

28Jesus therefore said to them, When ye shall have lifted up the Son of man, then ye shall know that I am [he], and [that] I do nothing of myself, but as the Father has taught me I speak these things. 29And he that has sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, because I do always the things that are pleasing to him. As he spoke these things many believed on him. 31Jesus therefore said to the Jews who believed him, If ye abide in my word, ye are truly my disciples; 32and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.

John 8:30 word by word

ταῦτα αὐτοῦ λαλοῦντος πολλοὶ ἐπίστευσαν εἰς αὐτόν.¶Read the interlinear

• spokeλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
• thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• manyπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• believedπιστεύωpisteuō · to trust (in)G4100

Cross-references for John 8:30

• John 2:23And when he was in Jerusalem, at the passover, at the feast, many believed on his name, beholding his signs which he wrought.
• John 6:14The men therefore, having seen the sign which Jesus had done, said, This is truly the prophet which is coming into the world.
• John 7:31But many of the crowd believed on him, and said, Will the Christ, when he comes, do more signs than those which this [man] has done?
• John 10:42And many believed on him there.
• John 11:45Many therefore of the Jews who came to Mary and saw what he had done, believed on him;

Commentaries on John 8:30

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 30As he spake these words, many believed on him - The same sun that hardens the clay softens the wax. This discourse, which proved the savor of death unto death to the obstinate Pharisees, became the savor of life unto life to many of the simple-hearted people.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 30Many believed on him - Such was the convincing nature and force of the truths which he presented, that they believed he was the Messiah and received his doctrine. While there were many that became more obstinate and hardened under his preaching, there were many, also, who by the same truth were made penitent and believing. “The same sun that hardens the clay, softens the wax” (Clarke).Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 30-36Verses 30-36 Such power attended our Lord's words, that many were convinced, and professed to believe in him. He encouraged them to attend his teaching, rely on his promises, and obey his commands, notwithstanding all temptations to evil. Thus doing, they would be his disciples truly; and by the teaching of his word and Spirit, they would learn where their hope and strength lay. Christ spoke of spiritual liberty; but carnal hearts feel no other grievances…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 30Once again, the crowd at the feast was divided. Earlier, the discussion had ended with plans to arrest Jesus (8:20). Now many people believed in him. They were persuaded that he was speaking the truth. However, when Jesus spoke more clearly about who he really was, their faith was tested. As his full identity became known, some struggled to accept his words (8:31–59).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 28-3028-30. When ye have lifted up the Son of man--The plainest intimation He had yet given in public of the manner and the authors of His death. then shall ye know that I am he, &c.--that is, find out, or have sufficient evidence, how true was all He said, though they would be far from owning it.Read the comment

Topics related to John 8:30

• Faith
• Jesus Continued

In the dictionaries

• Act
• Conscience
• Continue
• Flesh
• Hear
• Lift
• Treasury
• Jesus Christ
• Literature, Sub-Apostolic
• Temple

Commentaries on John 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings