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John 8:19–21

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Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.
These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.
Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come.
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From verse 19

  1. John 16:3Rank 1 from verse 19
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    3And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.

  2. John 8:54–55Rank 2 from verse 19
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    54Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:

    55Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.

  3. John 14:6–9Rank 3 from verse 19
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    6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

    7If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

    8Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

    9Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

  4. 2 Corinthians 4:4–6Rank 4 from verse 19
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    4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

    5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

    6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

  5. 1 Corinthians 15:34Rank 5 from verse 19
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    34Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

  6. John 1:10Rank 6 from verse 19
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    10He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

  7. John 7:28Rank 7 from verse 19
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    28Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.

  8. Matthew 11:25Rank 8 from verse 19
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    25¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

  9. 2 John 1:9Rank 9 from verse 19
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    9Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

  10. Jeremiah 24:7Rank 10 from verse 19
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    7And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the Lord: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart.

  11. Luke 10:21–22Rank 11 from verse 19
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    21¶ In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

    22All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

  12. 1 John 5:20Rank 12 from verse 19
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    20And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

  13. Galatians 4:9Rank 13 from verse 19
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    9But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?

  14. John 17:3Rank 14 from verse 19
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    3And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

  15. Colossians 1:10Rank 15 from verse 19
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    10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

  16. Jeremiah 22:16Rank 16 from verse 19
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    16He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the Lord.

  17. John 10:14–15Rank 17 from verse 19
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    14I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

    15As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

  18. John 15:21Rank 18 from verse 19
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    21But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.

  19. Colossians 1:15Rank 19 from verse 19
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    15Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

  20. Ephesians 1:17Rank 20 from verse 19
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    17That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

  21. Hebrews 1:3Rank 21 from verse 19
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    3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

  22. John 1:18Rank 22 from verse 19
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    18No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

  23. John 17:25–26Rank 23 from verse 19
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    25O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.

    26And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.

From verse 20

  1. John 7:30Rank 1 from verse 20
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    30Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

  2. John 7:8Rank 2 from verse 20
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    8Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; for my time is not yet full come.

  3. Mark 12:41Rank 3 from verse 20
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    41¶ And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

  4. John 7:44Rank 4 from verse 20
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    44And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.

  5. Mark 12:43Rank 5 from verse 20
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    43And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:

  6. Matthew 27:6Rank 6 from verse 20
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    6And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

  7. 1 Chronicles 9:26Rank 7 from verse 20
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    26For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.

  8. John 10:39Rank 8 from verse 20
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    39Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,

  9. John 11:9–10Rank 9 from verse 20
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    9Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.

    10But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.

  10. John 8:59Rank 10 from verse 20
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    59Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

  11. Luke 13:31–33Rank 11 from verse 20
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    31¶ The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.

    32And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.

    33Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.

  12. Luke 20:19Rank 12 from verse 20
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    19¶ And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

From verse 21

  1. John 7:34Rank 1 from verse 21
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    34Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come.

  2. John 8:24Rank 2 from verse 21
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    24I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

  3. 1 Corinthians 15:17–18Rank 3 from verse 21
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    17And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.

    18Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.

  4. Ezekiel 3:18–19Rank 4 from verse 21
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    18When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.

    19Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.

  5. John 13:33Rank 5 from verse 21
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    33Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.

  6. 1 Kings 18:10Rank 6 from verse 21
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    10As the Lord thy God liveth, there is no nation or kingdom, whither my lord hath not sent to seek thee: and when they said, He is not there; he took an oath of the kingdom and nation, that they found thee not.

  7. 2 Kings 2:16–17Rank 7 from verse 21
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    16¶ And they said unto him, Behold now, there be with thy servants fifty strong men; let them go, we pray thee, and seek thy master: lest peradventure the Spirit of the Lord hath taken him up, and cast him upon some mountain, or into some valley. And he said, Ye shall not send.

    17And when they urged him till he was ashamed, he said, Send. They sent therefore fifty men; and they sought three days, but found him not.

  8. Isaiah 65:20Rank 8 from verse 21
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    20There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed.

  9. Job 20:11Rank 9 from verse 21
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    11His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.

  10. John 12:33Rank 10 from verse 21
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    33This he said, signifying what death he should die.

  11. John 12:35Rank 11 from verse 21
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    35Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

  12. Luke 16:22–26Rank 12 from verse 21
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    22And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

    23And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

    24And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

    25But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

    26And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

  13. Matthew 23:39Rank 13 from verse 21
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    39For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

  14. Matthew 25:41Rank 14 from verse 21
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    41Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

  15. Matthew 25:46Rank 15 from verse 21
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    46And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

  16. Proverbs 11:7Rank 16 from verse 21
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    7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

  17. Proverbs 14:32Rank 17 from verse 21
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    32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

  18. Psalms 73:18–20Rank 18 from verse 21
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    18Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.

    19How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.

    20As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.

  19. Ephesians 2:1Rank 19 from verse 21
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    1AND you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;

  20. Matthew 24:23–24Rank 20 from verse 21
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    23Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

    24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

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John 8:19

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father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

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answered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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neither

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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.

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COMBINED MEANING

know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

John 8:20

COMBINED MEANING

words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

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spake

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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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COMBINED MEANING

treasury

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A place, chamber, receptacle, or store in which treasure, money, or valuable things are kept.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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temple

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Sense 1: A sacred house, building, or place devoted to the worship or presence of God or an idol. Sense 2: Christ's body, expressly called the temple of his body. Sense 3: A believer's body, or believers collectively, called the temple of God or of the Holy Ghost. Sense 4: The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb, expressly called the temple of the city.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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laid

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Sense 1: Placed, set, put down, deposited, arranged, established, founded, imposed, applied, stored, buried, or overlaid. Sense 2: Reclined or brought to rest.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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hands

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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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yet

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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.

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John 8:21

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

sins

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Transgressions or offences against God and his law, and the guilt for them.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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8:12¶ Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

8:13The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.

8:14Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.

8:15Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.

8:16And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.

8:17It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.

8:18I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.

8:19Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.

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8:20These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.

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8:21Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come.

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8:22Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come.

8:23And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.

8:24I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

8:25Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.

8:26I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.

8:27They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.

8:28Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.

8:29And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

8:30As he spake these words, many believed on him.

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