John 8:27-31

New International Version - UK

²⁷ They did not understand that he was telling them about his Father. ²⁸ So Jesus said, ‘When you have lifted up^[a] the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me. ²⁹ The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.’ ³⁰ Even as he spoke, many believed in him.

Dispute over whose children Jesus’ opponents are

³¹ To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.