What does John 8:40 mean?

John 8:40 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 8:40 today?

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

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.

38I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.

39They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

40But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.

41Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.

42Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.

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