John 8:42, 47, 50-51, 54, 56, 58

Jesus said to them, “If God were really your Father, you would love me, because I came from God and now I am here. I did not come by my own authority; God sent me.

The person who belongs to God accepts what God says. But you don’t accept what God says, because you don’t belong to God.”

I am not trying to get honor for myself. There is One who wants this honor for me, and he is the judge. I tell you the truth, whoever obeys my teaching will never die.”

Jesus answered, “If I give honor to myself, that honor is worth nothing. The One who gives me honor is my Father, and you say he is your God.

Your father Abraham was very happy that he would see my day. He saw that day and was glad.”

Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, before Abraham was even born, I am!”