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John 8:17-19
New English Translation

17 It is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true.[a] 18 I testify about myself[b] and the Father who sent me testifies about me.”

19 Then they began asking[c] him, “Who is your father?” Jesus answered, “You do not know either me or my Father. If you knew me you would know my Father too.”[d]

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  1. John 8:17 sn An allusion to Deut 17:6.
  2. John 8:18 tn Grk “I am the one who testifies about myself.”
  3. John 8:19 tn Grk “Then they were saying to him.” The imperfect verb has been translated with ingressive force here because of the introduction of a new line of questioning by the Pharisees. Jesus had just claimed his Father as a second witness; now his opponents want to know who his father is.
  4. John 8:19 sn If you knew me you would know my Father too. Jesus’ reply is based on his identity with the Father (see also John 1:18; 14:9).
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