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40 But now (A)you are seeking to kill Me, a man who has (B)told you the truth, which I heard from God. This Abraham did not do. 41 You are doing the deeds of (C)your father.” They said to Him, “We were not born of sexual immorality; (D)we have one Father: God.” 42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, (E)you would love Me, (F)for I proceeded forth and have come from God, for I have (G)not even come of Myself, but [a](H)He sent Me.

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  1. John 8:42 Lit that One

40 As it is, you are looking for a way to kill me,(A) a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God.(B) Abraham did not do such things. 41 You are doing the works of your own father.”(C)

“We are not illegitimate children,” they protested. “The only Father we have is God himself.”(D)

42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me,(E) for I have come here from God.(F) I have not come on my own;(G) God sent me.(H)

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