John 8:46-59

46Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin? And since I am telling you the truth, why don’t you believe me?

47Anyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the words of God. But you don’t listen because you don’t belong to God.”

48The people retorted, “You Samaritan devil! Didn’t we say all along that you were possessed by a demon?”

49“No,” Jesus said, “I have no demon in me. For I honor my Father—and you dishonor me.

50And though I have no wish to glorify myself, God is going to glorify me. He is the true judge.

51I tell you the truth, anyone who obeys my teaching will never die!”

52The people said, “Now we know you are possessed by a demon. Even Abraham and the prophets died, but you say, ‘Anyone who obeys my teaching will never die!’

53Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?”

54Jesus answered, “If I want glory for myself, it doesn’t count. But it is my Father who will glorify me. You say, ‘He is our God,’

55but you don’t even know him. I know him. If I said otherwise, I would be as great a liar as you! But I do know him and obey him.

56Your father Abraham rejoiced as he looked forward to my coming. He saw it and was glad.”

57The people said, “You aren’t even fifty years old. How can you say you have seen Abraham?”

58Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, before Abraham was even born, I Am!”

59At that point they picked up stones to throw at him. But Jesus was hidden from them and left the Temple.