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John 8:54

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 8:54 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jesus answered, If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing: it is my Father that glorifieth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jesus answered, If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing: it is my Father that glorifieth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God;
John 8:54 — American Standard Version

Context — John 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
51Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my word, he shall never see death.
52The Jews said unto him, Now we know that thou hast a demon. Abraham died, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my word, he shall never taste of death.
53Art thou greater than our father Abraham, who died? and the prophets died: whom makest thou thyself?
54Jesus answered, If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing: it is my Father that glorifieth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God;
55and ye have not known him: but I know him; and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be like unto you, a liar: but I know him, and keep his word.
56Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; and he saw it, and was glad.
57The Jews therefore said unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Jesus answered, if I honour myself, my honour is nothing, etc.] It is empty and vain, and will not continue; (see <471018>2 Corinthians 10:18); it is my Father that honoureth me: by a voice from heaven, both at his baptism, and transfiguration, declaring him to be his beloved Son, and by the works and miracles he did by him; as he afterwards also honoured him by raising him from the dead, and setting him at his own right hand, by pouring forth his Spirit on his disciples, and succeeding his Gospel in every place: of whom ye say that he is your God; your covenant God and Father, being the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; of this the Jews boasted. The Alexandrian copy, and some others, and…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“If I honour myself, my honour is nothing, &c.--(See on Joh 5:31, &c.).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“If I honour myself - If I commend or praise myself. If I had no other honor and sought no other honor than that which proceeds from a desire to glorify myself. My honour is nothing - My commendation or praise of myself would be of no value. See the notes at John 5:31. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“If I honour myself - Referring to their words, Whom makest thou thyself? John 8:56”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“If: Joh 8:50, Joh 2:11, Joh 5:31, Joh 5:32, Joh 7:18; Pro 25:27; Co2 10:18; Heb 5:4, Heb 5:5 it is: Joh 5:22-29, Joh 5:41, Joh 7:39, Joh 13:31, Joh 13:32, Joh 16:14, Joh 16:15, Joh 17:1, Joh 17:5; Psa 2:6-12, Psa 110:1-4; Dan 7:13, Dan 7:14; Act 3:13; Eph 1:20-23; Phi 2:9-11; Pe1 1:12, Pe1 1:21; Pe2 1:17 ye say: Joh 8:41; Isa 48:1, Isa 48:2, Isa 66:5; Hos 1:9; Rom 2:17-29 John 8:55”
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