Chapter summary

John 8 Summary

John 8 records the woman caught in adultery, Jesus as the light of the world, and the truth that «will set you free» — and his startling claim, «Before Abraham was, I am.»

Religious leaders bring a woman caught in adultery, testing Jesus. He stoops and writes; he tells the one without sin to throw the first stone. They leave. He sends her on with «neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.»

He declares, «I am the light of the world… the truth will set you free.» When questioned, he says, «Before Abraham was, I am» — taking up God's covenant name. They take up stones, but he slips away. The chapter blazes with Jesus' identity.

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

John 8:12 “Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”” John 8:58 ““Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!””

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