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…29He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.”30As Jesusspokethese things,manybelievedinHim.31So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.…

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As he spoke these words, many believed on him.

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John 2:23
Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feastday, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.

John 6:14
Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.

John 7:31
And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which thisman hath done?

BelieveBelievedBelieversFaithSpeakingWordsBelieveBelievedBelieversFaithSpeakingWords1.Jesus delivers the woman taken in adultery.
12.He declares himself the light of the world, and justifies his doctrine;
31.promises freedom to those who believe;
33.answers the Jews who boasted of Abraham;
48.answers their reviling, by showing his authority and dignity;
59.and slips away from those who would stone him.

As Jesus spoke these things
This phrase refers to the teachings and declarations Jesus made in the preceding verses. InJohn 8, Jesus is engaged in a dialogue with the Pharisees and the Jewish crowd, discussing His identity and mission. The "things" He spoke include His claims of being the Light of the World (John 8:12) and His relationship with the Father (John 8:16-18). This context is crucial as it highlights the authority and divine nature of Jesus' words, which were often met with skepticism and hostility from the religious leaders. The setting is likely the temple courts in Jerusalem, a central place for teaching and debate, especially during the Feast of Tabernacles, which provides a backdrop for the events inJohn 7 and 8.

many believed in Him
This phrase indicates a significant response to Jesus' message. The belief mentioned here is a recurring theme in the Gospel of John, emphasizing faith as a response to Jesus' revelation of Himself. The term "believed" suggests more than intellectual assent; it implies trust and acceptance of Jesus' claims. This belief is contrasted with the unbelief of the Pharisees and other leaders, who often rejected Jesus despite witnessing His miracles and hearing His teachings. The response of "many" highlights the impact of Jesus' words and the division He caused among the people. This belief is a fulfillment of prophecies such asIsaiah 53:1, which speaks of the report being believed by some, and it foreshadows the spread of the Gospel beyond the Jewish community to the Gentiles, as seen in the book of Acts.

1.Jesus
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching in the temple courts, addressing the crowd and the Pharisees. His words and actions are pivotal in leading many to believe in Him.

2.The Crowd
The audience listening to Jesus, which includes a mix of people, some of whom come to believe in Him as He speaks.

3.The Pharisees
Religious leaders who are often in opposition to Jesus. They are present during this discourse, challenging His authority and teachings.

4.The Temple Courts
The setting of this event, a significant place for Jewish worship and teaching, where Jesus often taught.

5.Belief
The response of many in the crowd to Jesus' words, indicating a pivotal moment of faith and acceptance of His message.The Power of Jesus' Words
Jesus' teachings have the power to transform hearts and lead people to faith. As believers, we should immerse ourselves in His words to strengthen our faith.

The Importance of Listening
The crowd's belief came from listening to Jesus. We should prioritize listening to God's Word, whether through personal study, sermons, or fellowship.

Faith as a Response
Belief is a response to the truth of Jesus' message. We should examine our own response to His teachings and ensure it leads to genuine faith and action.

The Role of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit works through the Word to convict and bring people to belief. We should pray for the Spirit's guidance in understanding and applying Scripture.

Witnessing Through Words
Just as Jesus' words led many to believe, our words can also be a powerful witness. We should speak truth and love, sharing the Gospel with others.1.What is the meaning of John 8:30?

2.How can we believe in Jesus as those in John 8:30 did?

3.What does "many believed in Him" teach about the power of Jesus' words?

4.How does John 8:30 connect with John 3:16 about belief in Jesus?

5.In what ways can we strengthen our faith like those in John 8:30?

6.How can we share Jesus' message to inspire belief as in John 8:30?

7.What does John 8:30 reveal about the nature of belief in Jesus?

8.How does John 8:30 fit into the broader context of Jesus' teachings?

9.Why did many believe in Jesus as stated in John 8:30?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from John 8?

11.What does the title 'God the Son' mean?

12.What is the definition of effectual calling?

13.What does the Holy Spirit impart?

14.What is the Golden Chain of Salvation?As Jesus spoke

- Jesus addressed the crowd openly in the temple courts (John 8:20).

- His authority flowed from the Father; He spoke “just as the Father has told Me” (John 12:50).

- Scripture insists His words carry divine power: “The words I have spoken… are spirit and life” (John 6:63).

- Like the voice that once created light (Genesis 1:3), His voice now called souls from darkness (cf.2 Corinthians 4:6).

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these things

- The immediate context includes at least three bold claims:

• “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12).

• “You will know that I am He” when He is “lifted up” (John 8:28).

• “The One who sent Me is with Me” (John 8:29).

- Each statement echoes earlier revelations: the Bread of life (John 6:35), the Living water (John 7:37-38), and the prophetic promise of the Suffering Servant (Isaiah 53:11).

- The phrase “these things” reminds us belief is rooted in specific truths, not vague feelings (Romans 10:17).

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many believed

- The word “many” shows a harvest even in hostile soil; the religious establishment was already plotting His death (John 7:1).

- Faith response patterns in John:

• At Cana “His disciples believed in Him” (John 2:11).

• In Samaria “many… believed because of the woman’s testimony” (John 4:39).

• By contrast, some walked away when teachings felt hard (John 6:66).

- Genuine belief produces fruit (John 15:5) and perseveres (Hebrews 3:14). The coming verses will test this new faith (John 8:31-32).

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in Him

- The object of faith is a Person, not a program. “Whoever believes in Him shall not perish” (John 3:16).

- Belief “in Him” unites the believer with His death, resurrection, and life (Romans 6:5;Colossians 3:3-4).

- John writes later, “By believing you may have life in His name” (John 20:31), underscoring eternal implications.

- Trust “in Him” also means resting in His character—light, truth, and perfect obedience to the Father.

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summary

John 8:30 captures a quiet miracle: as the Son spoke living words, hearts opened, minds grasped truth, and “many believed in Him.” The verse links divine speech, revealed truth, responsive faith, and the saving Person of Jesus. It invites today’s reader to listen to the same life-giving voice, embrace the same revealed truths, and place the same wholehearted trust in Christ alone.

(30)Many believed on him.--Wonder has often been expressed at the want of apprehension spoken of inJohn 8:27. There is surely no less room for wonder in the faith spoken of here. Those who believe are of the rulers ("those Jews,"John 8:31). The words which they now heard (John 8:28-29) contain nothing of what we commonly call proof. They are an appeal to the future which should prove them true, and to His own consciousness of perfect obedience to the Father's will, and of unbroken realisation of the Father's presence. They are indeed, in part, words which men have since dwelt upon to prove that He who uttered them did not claim to be divine. It was not so with those who heard Him. They are watching for a technical assertion of His divinity, and do not hear it; but they are convinced by the power of His words that He is divine. (Comp. Note onJohn 7:31.) These scribes and Pharisees feel, as their officers felt before, that "Never man spake like this Man." Where was priest or Rabbi who could appeal to the spotless purity of a life? There is the irresistible power of truth in the appeal which carries conviction to the heart. We have already found in the case of Nicodemus an example, probably not a solitary one, of a faith among the rulers which dared not confess itself. (See alsoJohn 12:42.)

Verse 30. -As he spake these words, many believed on him. This is another interjected comment or connecting link supplied by the evangelist, revealing intimate knowledge of the state of feeling and changeful emotions of the people. Another hint of the eyewitness and ear witness of this memorable scene; and, supposing that we read here a correct transcript of words that proceeded from his lips, we can do no other than cry with Thomas, "My Lord, and my God!" The remark is intercalated, as though St. John wished to emphasize the accuracy with which he had reported, on this occasion, the very words of his Lord, conveying their ambiguous phrase, and asserting in fresh form what had convinced St. John, on subsequent reflection, that he was what he said. The phrase,πιστεύειν εἰς, to believein oron, a person, is to close with him, to accept all the collateral consequences of such trust, to be content to wait for fuller explanation, to cast self upon the object of faith, and allow the object of such trust to bear all the responsibility of the act. It is the form most frequently adopted by St. John (John 2:11;John 3:16, 18, 36;John 4:39, and many other places; cf.John 14:1, 12;John 17:20); only once in the synoptic narrative (Matthew 18:6 withMark 9:42). The formπιστεύειν ἐπί occurs occasionally with the accusative (1 John 3:23, and frequently in the Acts); andπιστεύειν ἐπί with the dative, also!πιστεύειν ἐν, are used, implying even a closer and more intimate communion still with the Object of faith (seeJohn 16:30). With these forms must be compared the more common one with the simple dative,πιστεύειν τινί, which occurs in vers. 31, 45, andJohn 14:11, etc., which implies acceptance of the saying, promise, or fact there propounded, and falls short of the moral surrender involved in the fuller form. John here asserts thatmany of his hearers, those who had hitherto refrained from full acceptance of Jesus as the Son of God, yielded to his claims there and then. This faith on the part of "some" is almost more wonderful than the unbelief of others. The difficulties in their way were appalling in comparison with the perplexities which beset our minds. The Lord appealed to his own inner consciousness, to his supernatural aid in speech, to the spotless, sinless character of his hidden life. It was remarkable that any strangers or enemies should have surrendered themselves to them. The event shows that the surrender could not stand the test.

Parallel Commentaries ...


As [Jesus]
αὐτοῦ(autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

spoke
λαλοῦντος(lalountos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2980:A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

these things,
Ταῦτα(Tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.

many
πολλοὶ(polloi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4183:Much, many; often.

believed
ἐπίστευσαν(episteusan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4100:From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

in
εἰς(eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

Him.
αὐτόν(auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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