John 8:44-52

⁴⁴As for you, you are children of your Father the devil, and you are determined to do what your father loves to do. He was a murderer from the first, and did not stand by the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he lies, he does what is natural to him; because he is a liar, and the father of lying.

⁴⁵But, as for me, it is because I speak the truth to you that you do not believe me.

⁴⁶Which of you can convict me of sin? Why then don't you believe me, if I am speaking truth?

⁴⁷The person who comes from God listens to God's teaching; the reason why you do not listen is because you do not come from God.”

⁴⁸“Aren't we right, after all,” replied the people, “in saying that you are a Samaritan, and are possessed by a demon?”

⁴⁹“I am not possessed by a demon,” Jesus answered, “but I am honoring my Father; and yet you dishonor me.

⁵⁰Not that I am seeking honor for myself; there is one who is seeking my honor, and he decides.

⁵¹In truth I tell you, if anyone lays my message to heart, he will never really die.”

⁵²“Now we are sure that you are possessed by a demon,” the people replied. “Abraham died, and so did the prophets; and yet you say ‘If anyone lays my message to heart, they will never know death.’