John 8:12–20

Jesus’ Witness Is True

12Jesus spoke to the people again. He said, “I am the light of the world. Those who follow me will never walk in darkness. They will have the light that leads to life.”

13The Pharisees argued with him. “Here you are,” they said, “appearing as your own witness. But your witness does not count.”

14Jesus answered, “Even if I give witness about myself, my witness does count. I know where I came from. And I know where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going. 15You judge by human standards. I don’t judge anyone.

16“But if I do judge, what I decide is right. This is because I am not alone. I stand with the Father, who sent me. 17Your own Law says that the witness of two is what counts. 18I give witness about myself. My other witness is the Father, who sent me.”

19Then they asked him, “Where is your father?”

“You do not know me or my Father,” Jesus replied. “If you knew me, you would know my Father also.”

20He spoke these words while he was teaching in the temple area. He was near the place where the offerings were put. But no one arrested him. His time had not yet come.