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

Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me.

Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”

I am not seeking glory for myself; but there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. Very truly I tell you, whoever obeys my word will never see death.”

Jesus replied, “If I glorify myself, my glory means nothing. My Father, whom you claim as your God, is the one who glorifies me.

Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad.”

“Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!”