English Standard Version
John 8:25
25So they said to him, "Who are you?" Jesus said to them, "Just what I have been telling you from the beginning.
John 8:25 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.
- New International Version (NIV)“Who are you?” they asked. “Just what I have been telling you from the beginning,” Jesus replied.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then they said to Him, “Who are You?” And Jesus said to them, “Just what I have been saying to you from the beginning.
- New Living Translation (NLT)“Who are you?” they demanded. Jesus replied, “The one I have always claimed to be.
Context of John 8:25
23He said to them, "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. 24I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins." So they said to him, "Who are you?" Jesus said to them, "Just what I have been telling you from the beginning. 26I have much to say about you and much to judge, but he who sent me is true, and I declare to the world what I have heard from him." 27They did not understand that he had been speaking to them about the Father.
Read all of John 8John 8:25 word by word
ἔλεγον οὖν αὐτῷ· σὺ τίς εἶ; εἶπεν αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· τὴν ἀρχὴν ὅ τι καὶ λαλῶ ὑμῖν.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Thenοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
- said theyλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
- unto himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- Whoτίςtis · which?G5101
- ·εἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- thouσύsu · youG4771
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- Jesusὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
- saithλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
- thatὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
- ·τιςtis · oneG5100
- I saidλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
- from the beginningἀρχήarchē · beginningG746
Cross-references for John 8:25
- John 1:19And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?"
- John 10:24So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly."
- John 19:9He entered his headquarters again and said to Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.
- Luke 22:67"If you are the Christ, tell us." But he said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe,
- John 8:12Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
- John 5:17But Jesus answered them, "My Father is working until now, and I am working."
Commentaries on John 8:25
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25Who art thou? - This marks the indignation of the Pharisees - as if they had said: Who art thou that takest upon thee to deal out threatenings in this manner against us? Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning - Rather, Just what I have already told you, i.e. that I am the light of the world - the Christ - the Savior of mankind. There are a variety of renderings for this verse among the critics. Some consider (which…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25Who art thou? - As Jesus did not expressly say in the previous verse that he was the Messiah, they professed still not to understand him. In great contempt, therefore, they asked him who he was. As if they had said, “Who art thou that undertakest to threaten us in this manner!” When we remember that they regarded him as a mere pretender from Galilee; that he was poor and without friends; and that he was persecuted by those in authority, we cannot but…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-29Verses 21-29 Those that live in unbelief, are for ever undone, if they die in unbelief. The Jews belonged to this present evil world, but Jesus was of a heavenly and Divine nature, so that his doctrine, kingdom, and blessings, would not suit their taste. But the curse of the law is done away to all that submit to the grace of the gospel. Nothing but the doctrine of Christ's grace will be an argument powerful enough, and none but the Spirit of Christ's…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25Who are you?: Later, they understood what he was claiming about himself. They believed he was showing dishonor toward God. Because of this, they tried to stone him (8:59).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 21-2521-25. Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, &c.--(See on Joh 7:33).Read the comment
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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
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