but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.(A)

At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them.(B) The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women.(C) Now what do you say?” They were using this question as a trap,(D) in order to have a basis for accusing him.(E)

But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone(F) at her.”(G) Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground.

At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. 10 Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”

11 “No one, sir,” she said.

“Then neither do I condemn you,”(H) Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”(I)


Dispute Over Jesus’ Testimony

12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am(J) the light of the world.(K) Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”(L)

13 The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid.”(M)

14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going.(N) But you have no idea where I come from(O) or where I am going. 15 You judge by human standards;(P) I pass judgment on no one.(Q) 16 But if I do judge, my decisions are true, because I am not alone. I stand with the Father, who sent me.(R) 17 In your own Law it is written that the testimony of two witnesses is true.(S) 18 I am one who testifies for myself; my other witness is the Father, who sent me.”(T)

19 Then they asked him, “Where is your father?”

“You do not know me or my Father,”(U) Jesus replied. “If you knew me, you would know my Father also.”(V) 20 He spoke these words while teaching(W) in the temple courts near the place where the offerings were put.(X) Yet no one seized him, because his hour had not yet come.(Y)

Dispute Over Who Jesus Is

21 Once more Jesus said to them, “I am going away, and you will look for me, and you will die(Z) in your sin. Where I go, you cannot come.”(AA)

22 This made the Jews ask, “Will he kill himself? Is that why he says, ‘Where I go, you cannot come’?”

23 But he continued, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.(AB) 24 I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am he,(AC) you will indeed die in your sins.”

25 “Who are you?” they asked.

“Just what I have been telling you from the beginning,” Jesus replied. 26 “I have much to say in judgment of you. But he who sent me is trustworthy,(AD) and what I have heard from him I tell the world.”(AE)

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,(AF) 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.(AG) 29 The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone,(AH) for I always do what pleases him.”(AI) 30 Even as he spoke, many believed in him.(AJ)

Dispute Over Whose Children Jesus’ Opponents Are

31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching,(AK) you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”(AL)

33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants(AM) and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?”

34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.(AN) 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever.(AO) 36 So if the Son sets you free,(AP) you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are Abraham’s descendants. Yet you are looking for a way to kill me,(AQ) because you have no room for my word. 38 I am telling you what I have seen in the Father’s presence,(AR) and you are doing what you have heard from your father.[b](AS)

39 “Abraham is our father,” they answered.

“If you were Abraham’s children,”(AT) said Jesus, “then you would[c] do what Abraham did. 40 As it is, you are looking for a way to kill me,(AU) a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God.(AV) Abraham did not do such things. 41 You are doing the works of your own father.”(AW)

“We are not illegitimate children,” they protested. “The only Father we have is God himself.”(AX)

42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me,(AY) for I have come here from God.(AZ) I have not come on my own;(BA) God sent me.(BB) 43 Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say. 44 You belong to your father, the devil,(BC) and you want to carry out your father’s desires.(BD) He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.(BE) 45 Yet because I tell the truth,(BF) you do not believe me! 46 Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me? 47 Whoever belongs to God hears what God says.(BG) The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”

Jesus’ Claims About Himself

48 The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you are a Samaritan(BH) and demon-possessed?”(BI)

49 “I am not possessed by a demon,” said Jesus, “but I honor my Father and you dishonor me. 50 I am not seeking glory for myself;(BJ) but there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. 51 Very truly I tell you, whoever obeys my word will never see death.”(BK)

52 At this they exclaimed, “Now we know that you are demon-possessed!(BL) Abraham died and so did the prophets, yet you say that whoever obeys your word will never taste death. 53 Are you greater than our father Abraham?(BM) He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?”

54 Jesus replied, “If I glorify myself,(BN) my glory means nothing. My Father, whom you claim as your God, is the one who glorifies me.(BO) 55 Though you do not know him,(BP) I know him.(BQ) If I said I did not, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and obey his word.(BR) 56 Your father Abraham(BS) rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it(BT) and was glad.”

57 “You are not yet fifty years old,” they said to him, “and you have seen Abraham!”

58 “Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born,(BU) I am!”(BV) 59 At this, they picked up stones to stone him,(BW) but Jesus hid himself,(BX) slipping away from the temple grounds.

Footnotes

  1. John 8:28 The Greek for lifted up also means exalted.
  2. John 8:38 Or presence. Therefore do what you have heard from the Father.
  3. John 8:39 Some early manuscripts “If you are Abraham’s children,” said Jesus, “then

Иисус Христос прощава на прелюбодейката

А Иисус отиде на Елеонската планина. Рано сутринта дойде пак в храма. Целият народ се събра при Него. А Той седна и ги поучаваше. Тогава книжниците и фарисеите доведоха една жена, уловена в прелюбодейство, и като я поставиха в средата, казаха Му: „Учителю, тази жена беше хваната по време на прелюбодейство. (A)А Мойсей ни е заповядал в Закона да убиваме такива с камъни. Ти какво ще кажеш?“ Те казаха това, за да Го изкушат и да имат в какво да Го обвинят. А Иисус се наведе надолу и пишеше с пръст по земята, без да им обръща внимание[a]. (B)И понеже продължаваха да Го питат, Той се изправи и им каза: „Който от вас е безгрешен, нека пръв хвърли камък върху нея.“ И пак се наведе надолу и пишеше по земята. А те, като чуха това и понеже съвестта ги бореше[b], разотидоха се един по един, като започнаха от по-старите, та до последните. Иисус остана Сам с жената, която стоеше по средата. 10 Като се изправи и не видя никого освен жената[c], Иисус ѝ каза: „Жено, къде са твоите обвинители[d]? Никой ли не те осъди?“ 11 Тя отговори: „Никой, Господи!“ Иисус каза: „И Аз не те осъждам. Иди си и отсега нататък не съгрешавай вече.“

Иисус Христос е светлината на света

12 (C)Иисус отново им каза: „Аз съм светлината на света. Който Ме последва, няма да ходи в мрака, но ще има светлината на живота.“ 13 (D)Тогава фарисеите Му казаха: „Ти Сам свидетелстваш за Себе Си. Твоето свидетелство не е истинно.“ 14 (E)В отговор Иисус им каза: „Въпреки че Аз сам свидетелствам за Себе Си, свидетелството Ми е истинно, защото зная откъде съм дошъл и накъде отивам. А вие не знаете откъде съм дошъл или накъде отивам. 15 (F)Вие съдите по човешки, Аз не съдя никого. 16 (G)И ако съдя, Моят съд е истинен, защото не съм сам, но Аз съм с Отец, Който Ме е изпратил. 17 (H)А в Закона ви е писано, че свидетелството на двама души е истинно. 18 (I)Сам Аз свидетелствам за Себе Си и Отец, Който ме е изпратил, свидетелства за Мене.“ 19 (J)Тогава Го попитаха: „Къде е Твоят Отец?“ Иисус отговори: „Не познавате нито Мене, нито Моя Отец. Ако Ме познавахте, щяхте да познавате и Моя Отец.“ 20 Иисус каза тези думи при кутиите за дарения, като поучаваше в храма. И никой не Го задържа, понеже Неговият час още не беше дошъл.

„Където Аз отивам, вие не можете да дойдете“

21 (K)Иисус им каза пак: „Аз отивам и ще Ме търсите, и ще умрете в греха си. Където Аз отивам, вие не можете да дойдете.“ 22 Тогава юдеите си рекоха: „Да не би да се самоубие щом говори: ‘Където Аз отивам, вие не можете да дойдете’?“ 23 (L)А Той им каза: „Вие сте от тези, които са долу; Аз съм от тези, които са горе. Вие сте от този свят, Аз не съм от този свят. 24 (M)Затова ви казах, че ще умрете в греховете си. Наистина, ако не Ми повярвате, че съм Аз[e], ще умрете в греховете си.“ 25 Тогава Го попитаха: „Кой си Ти?“ Иисус им отговори: „Аз съм това, което ви говоря от самото начало. 26 (N)Много имам да говоря за вас и да ви съдя. Обаче Онзи, Който Ме е изпратил, е истинен и каквото съм чул от Него, това говоря на света.“ 27 Те не разбраха, че им говореше за Отец. 28 (O)Тогава Иисус им каза: „Когато издигнете[f] Сина човешки, тогава ще разберете, че съм Аз и нищо не върша от Себе Си, но говоря това, което Моят Отец Ме е научил. 29 (P)И Този, Който Ме е изпратил, е с Мене. Отец не Ме е оставил сам, защото Аз върша винаги онова, което Му е угодно.“

30 (Q)Докато Той говореше това, мнозина повярваха в Него.

„Истината ви прави свободни“

31 Тогава Иисус каза на повярвалите в Него юдеи: „Ако пребъдвате в Моето учение[g], вие сте истински Мои ученици 32 и ще познаете истината, и истината ще ви направи свободни.“ 33 (R)Отговориха Му: „Ние сме потомци на Авраам и никога на никого не сме робували. Защо Ти казваш: ‘Ще станете свободни’?“ 34 (S)Иисус им отвърна: „Истината, истината ви казвам: всеки, който върши грях, е роб на греха. 35 Но робът не принадлежи вечно на един дом, а синът принадлежи вечно. 36 И тъй, ако Синът ви освободи, ще бъдете наистина свободни.

37 (T)Зная, че сте Авраамови потомци, но все пак искате да Ме убиете, защото учението Ми не намира място у вас. 38 (U)Аз говоря за това, което съм видял у Своя Отец, а вие вършите онова, което сте видели у вашия баща.“ 39 В отговор те Му казаха: „Нашият баща е Авраам.“ Иисус им рече: „Ако бяхте синове на Авраам, щяхте да вършите Авраамовите дела. 40 А сега искате да убиете Мене, Човека, Който ви каза истината, която чу от Бога. Това Авраам не е вършил. 41 Вие вършите делата на вашия баща.“ Казаха Му: „Ние не сме родени от блудство. Един Отец имаме – Бог.“ 42 (V)Иисус им отвърна: „Ако Бог беше ваш Отец, щяхте да Ме обичате, защото Аз от Бога излязох и дойдох, понеже Аз не идвам от Себе Си, но Той Ме изпрати. 43 Защо не разбирате какво говоря Аз? Защото не можете да слушате учението Ми. 44 Ваш баща е дяволът и вие искате да изпълнявате желанията на баща си. Той си беше от началото човекоубиец и не устоя в истината, понеже у него няма истина. Когато изговаря лъжа, говори своето, защото е лъжец и баща на лъжата. 45 А понеже Аз говоря истината, не Ми вярвате. 46 Кой от вас ще Ме обвини в грях? Ако говоря истината, защо не Ми вярвате? 47 (W)Който е от Бога, той слуша Божиите слова. Вие затова не слушате, понеже не сте от Бога.“

Иисус Христос и Авраам

48 (X)Юдеите в отговор на думите Му казаха: „Не сме ли прави, когато казваме, че си самарянин и у Тебе има бяс?“ 49 Иисус отвърна: „У Мене няма бяс, но Аз почитам Своя Отец, а вие Ме унижавате. 50 (Y)Аз обаче не търся слава за Себе Си. Друг е, Който я търси и съди. 51 (Z)Истината, истината ви казвам: ако някой спази учението Ми, няма да види смърт за вечни времена.“ 52 Тогава юдеите Му казаха: „Сега разбрахме, че у Тебе има бяс. Авраам умря, също и пророците, а Ти казваш: ‘Ако някой спази учението Ми, няма да вкуси смърт за вечни времена.’ 53 (AA)Нима Ти си по-голям от нашия баща Авраам, който умря? И пророците умряха. Ти на какъв се правиш?“ 54 Иисус отговори: „Ако Аз славя Сам Себе Си, славата Ми е нищо. Моят Отец е Този, Който Ме прославя и за Когото вие казвате, че е ваш Бог. 55 (AB)Не Го познахте, но Аз Го познавам. И ако кажа, че не Го познавам, ще бъда лъжец като вас. Но Аз Го познавам и спазвам словото Му. 56 Авраам, вашият баща, очакваше с радост да види Моя ден; и го видя, и се зарадва.“ 57 Тогава юдеите Му казаха: „Нямаш още петдесет години, а си видял Авраам?“ 58 (AC)Иисус им рече: „Истината, истината ви казвам: Аз съм[h] отпреди да се роди Авраам.“ 59 (AD)Тогава грабнаха камъни, за да хвърлят върху Него, но Иисус се скри и излезе от храма, като мина посред тях, и така си отиде.

Footnotes

  1. 8:6 В някои ръкописи липсва: „без да им обръща внимание“.
  2. 8:9 В някои ръкописи липсва: „и понеже съвестта ги бореше“.
  3. 8:10 В някои ръкописи липсва: „и не видя никого освен жената“.
  4. 8:10 В някои ръкописи липсва: „твоите обвинители.“
  5. 8:24 Т.е. Бог и Месия (вж. Изх. 3:14; Ис. 41:4).
  6. 8:28 Т.е. разпънете.
  7. 8:31 Тук и на други места евангелист Йоан употребява думите „слово“, „слова“ за означаване на учението, заповедите на Иисус Христос.
  8. 8:58 Т.е. съм съществувал.

Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.

And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,

They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.

Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?

This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.

And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?

11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.

14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.

15 Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.

16 And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.

17 It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.

18 I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.

19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.

20 These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.

21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come.

22 Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come.

23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.

24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

25 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.

26 I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.

27 They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.

28 Then said Jesus unto them, 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 my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.

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

30 As he spake these words, many believed on him.

31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

33 They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?

34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.

36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

37 I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.

38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.

39 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

40 But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.

41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.

42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.

43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.

44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode 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 of it.

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

46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

47 He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.

48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?

49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.

50 And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.

51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.

52 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.

53 Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?

54 Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:

55 Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.

56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.

57 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?

58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

59 Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.