John 8:45

John chapter 8 · verse 45 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But because I say the truth, ye believe me not.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But because I say the truth, ye believe me not.

Context

v.44Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and standeth not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof.

v.45This passage

v.46Which of you convicteth me of sin? If I say truth, why do ye not believe me?

Cross references

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

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:10

    and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

  • John 18:37

    Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end have I been born, and to this end am I come into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

  • John 7:7

    The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its works are evil.

  • 2 Timothy 4:3

    For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts;

  • John 3:19

    And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.

  • Galatians 4:16

    So then am I become your enemy, by telling you the truth?