World English Bible
John 8:54
“Jesus answered, "If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say that he is our God.”
Verse in context — John 8
52
Then the Jews said to him, "Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died, and the prophets; and you say, 'If a man keeps my word, he will never taste of death.
53
Are you greater than our father, Abraham, who died? The prophets died. Who do you make yourself out to be?
54
Jesus answered, "If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say that he is our God.
55
You have not known him, but I know him. If I said, 'I don't know him,' I would be like you, a liar. But I know him, and keep his word.
56
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day. He saw it, and was glad.
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