John 8:30

30 Even as he spoke, many believed in him.

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John 8:30 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
30 As he spake these words, many believed on him.
English Standard Version (ESV)
30 As he was saying these things, many believed in him.
New Living Translation (NLT)
30 Then many who heard him say these things believed in him.
The Message Bible (MSG)
30 When he put it in these terms, many people decided to believe.
American Standard Version (ASV)
30 As he spake these things, many believed on him.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
30 As Jesus was saying this, many people believed in him.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
30 As He was saying these things, many believed in Him.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
30 Even while Jesus was speaking, many people put their faith in him.

John 8:30 Meaning and Commentary

John 8:30

As he spake these words
Concerning his being lifted up, or his crucifixion, and the knowledge the Jews should then have of him; of the excellency and divinity of his doctrine, of his mission from the Father, and of the Father's presence with him, and of his always doing the things that are pleasing in his sight; which were spoken by him with majesty and authority, and came with power:

many believed on him:
as the Son of God, and true Messiah: faith came by hearing; Christ's hearers were of different sorts; some understood him not, and disbelieved, and rejected him; others had their eyes, and their hearts opened, and received him, and his words.

John 8:30 In-Context

28 So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me.
29 The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.”
30 Even as he spoke, many believed in him.
31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.
32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

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