What does John 8:23 mean?

John 8:23 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 8:23 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.

21Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come.

22Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come.

23And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.

24I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

25Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.

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