John 8:12-20

Modern English Version

Jesus the Light of the World

¹² Again, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.”

¹³ The Pharisees therefore said to Him, “You bear witness of Yourself. Your testimony is not true.”

¹⁴ Jesus answered them, “Though I bear witness of Myself, My testimony is true. For I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going. ¹⁵ You judge according to the flesh. I judge no one. ¹⁶ Yet if I do judge, My judgment is true. For I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent Me. ¹⁷ Even in your law it is written that the testimony of two men is true. ¹⁸ I am One who bears witness of Myself, and the Father that sent Me bears witness of Me.”

¹⁹ Then they said to Him, “Where is Your Father?”

Jesus answered, “You know neither Me nor My Father. If you knew Me, you would know My Father also.” ²⁰ Jesus spoke these words in the treasury, as He taught in the temple. No one arrested Him, for His hour had not yet come.