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John 8:28

King James Version (KJV)

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John 8:28

Verse 28 of 59

Scripture focus

Then 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.

John 8:28 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 8:28

Theological / Devotional

Lifted up. The reference here is to the crucifixion, though the word translated “lifted up” is also used of the exaltation of Christ to the right hand of the Father (Acts 2:33; see on John 3:14; cf. John 12:32). To the Jews the statement was enigmatic, though some present doubtless understood it after the crucifixion. Significantly, the shameful lifting up on the cross was the prelude to Christ’s true exaltation (Phil. 2:9).

Son of man. See on Matt. 1:1; Mark 2:10.

Then shall ye know. Events connected with the crucifixion and resurrection provided evidence that Jesus was all He claimed to be. The destruction of Jerusalem confirmed the prophecy of Jesus.

I am he. See on v. 24.

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