Joh 8:52 | MHM | STEP | v. 52 : The Jews respond, “Now we know that you have a demon! Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, ‘If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death’” (John 8:52 ). They misunderstand and think Jesus is claiming his followers will never die physically. They use the example of Abraham and the prophets, who all died, to challenge Jesus’ words.

‏ John 8:52

v. 52: The Jews respond, “Now we know that you have a demon! Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, ‘If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death’” (John 8:52 ^a). They misunderstand and think Jesus is claiming his followers will never die physically. They use the example of Abraham and the prophets, who all died, to challenge Jesus’ words.