What does John 8:59 mean?

John 8:59 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 8:59 today?

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

Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

57Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?

58Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

59Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

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