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Jesus said therefore to them, when ye have lift up the son of man, then shall ye know what I am, and that I do nothing of my self, but speak as my father hath instructed me.

a slave has no right to be in the house for life: but the son is settled there.

I know you are Abraham's offspring; but ye seek to kill me, because my doctrine doth not penetrate into you.

but now ye seek to kill me, the man who has told you the truth, such as I have learnt it of God: Abraham did not act thus.

your actions are like your father. at this they reply'd, we are no bastards; we have but one father, even God.

Jesus said to them, if God were your father, ye would love me: for I was commissioned by God to come; I did not come of my self, but he sent me.

but as to me, because I tell you the truth, you do not believe me.

Jesus answered, I am not mad; but I honour my father, and you dishonour me.

yet ye have not known him, but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I should be a lyar like you: but I know him, and observe his commands.

then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus was conceal'd by the crowd which he pass'd thro', and so got out of the temple.

it was not for any sin of his, said Jesus, or of his parents: but that the works of God might be displayed thro' him.

this is he, said some; he is like him, said others: but he said, I am the man.

thereupon some of the Pharisees said, this man has no divine mission, because he does not observe the sabbath. but said others, if he be an impostor, how can he do such miracles? and there was a schism among them.

but the Jews were so incredulous about his having been blind, and obtain'd sight, that they sent for his parents,

but by what means it was that he now sees, that we know not; or who made him see, we know not: he is of age, ask him, he will answer for himself.

then they reviled him, and said, thou art his disciple; but we are Moses disciples.

now 'tis certain, that God does not countenance impostors: but regards him only that is religious, and executes his commands.

Jesus said to him, not only thou hast seen him, but it is he himself that is talking with thee.

Jesus said to them, if you were blind, you would be excusable; but since you own that you see, you stand convicted.

I assure you, he that entreth not by the door into the sheep-fold, but climbeth up some other way, is a thief and a robber.