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.”

"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." - John 8:40
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What does John 8:40 mean?

John 8:40 (KJV) reads, "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." In this verse, Jesus is addressing a group of Jews who are questioning his authority and credibility. He points out their hypocrisy in…

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The Cost of Speaking the Truth

In John 8:40, we encounter a moment of profound revelation as Jesus addresses the hostility of those who opposed Him. He states, "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." This poignant verse encapsulates…

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A Prayer for Truth and Righteousness in the Face of Opposition

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of Heaven and Earth, we come before You today with hearts that long for Your truth. As we reflect on the profound words of our Lord Jesus Christ in John 8:40, where He said, “But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have…

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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."
John 6:40
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John 1:40 - "One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother."
John 10:40 - "And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode."
John 5:40 - "And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life."
John 7:40 - "¶ Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet."
John 18:40 - "Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber."
John 19:40 - "Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury."
John 9:40 - "And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?"
Ezekiel 40:8 - "He measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed."
"And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode." - John 10:40
"And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life." - John 5:40
John 11:40 - "Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?"
Isaiah 40:8 - "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever."
"One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother." - John 1:40
John 4:40 - "So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days."
John 12:40 - "He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them."
Exodus 40:8 - "And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court gate."
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John 8
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Luke 8:40 - "And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him."
Psalms 40:8 - "I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart."
Acts 8:40 - "But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea."
Job 40:8 - "Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?"
John 8:44
John 8:44
"Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?" - John 11:40