John 8:1
What does John 8:1 mean?
A plain-English look at John 8:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What John 8:1 means
Jesus’ withdrawal to the Mount of Olives shows His humble rhythm of ministry and retreat. He does not seek safety in palaces but in quiet places of prayer and rest. This mountain, overlooking Jerusalem, often served as His place of communion with the Father. The verse reminds us that His public authority flowed from private fellowship. It also sets a contrast: while others return to their homes, Jesus chooses the place associated with prayer and future sorrow. His path is marked by dependence, not display. He is near the city yet apart from its noise, prepared to enter again and teach with clarity and grace when the morning comes.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000but Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901but Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But Jesus went to the Mountain of Olives.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And at dawn he came again to the temple,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Jesus went unto mount Olivet.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But Jesus went to the mount of Olives.
Context
This verse follows the previous scene’s dispersal and begins a new morning’s events. It prepares for Jesus’ return to the temple courts at daybreak, where large crowds will gather to hear Him. The calm of the Mount of Olives frames the coming confrontation with religious leaders. Understanding this quiet beginning helps the reader feel the tension between Jesus’ peaceful communion with the Father and the public challenges He will soon face, especially the trap set with the woman taken in adultery and the ensuing debates about His identity and authority.
v.1This passage
v.2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 11:1
And when they draw nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples,
- Matthew 21:1
And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and came unto Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,
- Luke 19:37
And as he was now drawing nigh, even at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen;
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