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John 8:29

What does John 8:29 mean?

A plain-English look at John 8:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What John 8:29 means

Jesus affirms that the One who sent Him is with Him and has not left Him alone, because He always does what pleases the Father. His fellowship with the Father is unbroken; His obedience is perfect. This explains the authority, peace, and power in His ministry. He is not an isolated prophet but the beloved Son walking in step with God. Even the path to the cross is not abandonment but purposeful companionship until the appointed hour of forsakenness to bear sin. For now, His confidence rests in continual union, revealing the heart of true sonship—pleasing the Father.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he that sent me is with me; he hath not left me alone; for I do always the things that are pleasing to him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he that sent me is with me; he hath not left me alone; for I do always the things that are pleasing to him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

He who sent me is with me; he has not gone from me, because at all times I do the things which are pleasing to him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and He who sent me is with me; the Father did not leave me alone, because I, the things pleasing to Him, do always.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he that sent me is with me: and he hath not left me alone. For I do always the things that please him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he that has sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, because I do always the things that are pleasing to him.

Context

This statement completes Jesus’ explanation of His relationship to the Father and the coming revelation at the cross. It highlights His constant obedience and communion. The effect of such words is immediate: many believe in Him, as the next verse notes. This shift from controversy to belief introduces a new audience in the narrative—those who have believed—and sets the stage for Jesus to teach them about true discipleship, abiding in His word, and freedom through the truth. The chapter moves from confrontation to instruction for would-be disciples.

v.28Jesus therefore said, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself, but as the Father taught me, I speak these things.

v.29This passage

v.30As he spake these things, many believed on him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 John 2:1

    My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

  • Isaiah 42:6

    I, Jehovah, have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thy hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

  • John 14:31

    but that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

  • John 14:10

    Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I say unto you I speak not from myself: but the Father abiding in me doeth his works.

  • Isaiah 49:4

    But I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nought and vanity; yet surely the justice due to me is with Jehovah, and my recompense with my God.

  • John 4:34

    Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to accomplish his work.

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