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You, a mere man, claim to be God.” <a href="/esv/john/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> The Jews answered him, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.” <a href="/bsb/john/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, make Yourself out to be God.” <a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The Jews answered Him, "We do not stone You for a good work, but for blasphemy, and because You, being a man, make yourself God." <a href="/kjv/john/10.htm">King James Bible</a> The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. <a href="/nkjv/john/10.htm">New King James Version</a> The Jews answered Him, saying, “For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy, and because You, being a Man, make Yourself God.” <a href="/nasb_/john/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The Jews answered Him, “We are not stoning You for a good work, but for blasphemy; and because You, being a man, make Yourself out to be God.” <a href="/nasb/john/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> The Jews answered Him, &#8220For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy; and because You, being a man, make Yourself out to be God.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The Jews answered Him, “For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy; and because You, being a man, make Yourself out to be God.” <a href="/lsb/john/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The Jews answered Him, “For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy; and because You, being a man, make Yourself God.” <a href="/amp/john/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The Jews answered Him, “We are not going to stone You for a good work, but for blasphemy, because You, a mere man, make Yourself out to be God.” <a href="/csb/john/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “We aren’t stoning you for a good work,” the Jews answered, “but for blasphemy, because you—being a man—make yourself God.” <a href="/hcsb/john/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> We aren&#8217t stoning You for a good work,&#8221 the Jews answered, &#8220but for blasphemy, because You—being a man—make Yourself God.&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> The Jews answered him, For a good work we stone thee not, but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. <a href="/cev/john/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They answered, "We are not stoning you because of any good thing you did. We are stoning you because you did a terrible thing. You are just a man, and here you are claiming to be God!" <a href="/erv/john/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> The Jews answered him, For a good work we stone thee not, but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. <a href="/gwt/john/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Jews answered Jesus, "We're going to stone you to death, not for any good things you've done, but for dishonoring God. You claim to be God, although you're only a man." <a href="/gnt/john/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> They answered, "We do not want to stone you because of any good deeds, but because of your blasphemy! You are only a man, but you are trying to make yourself God!" <a href="/isv/john/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> The Jewish leaders answered him, "We are not going to stone you for a good action, but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, are making yourself God!" <a href="/msb/john/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?We are not stoning You for any good work,? said the Jews, ?but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, declare Yourself to be God.? <a href="/net/john/10.htm">NET Bible</a> The Jewish leaders replied, "We are not going to stone you for a good deed but for blasphemy, because you, a man, are claiming to be God." <a href="/nheb/john/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The Jewish leaders answered him, "We do not stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy: because you, being a man, make yourself God." <a href="/wbt/john/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy, and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. <a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "For no good deed," the Jews replied, "are we going to stone you, but for blasphemy, and because you, who are only a man, are making yourself out to be God." <a href="/web/john/10.htm">World English Bible</a> The Jews answered him, “We don’t stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The Jews answered Him, saying, “We do not stone You for a good work, but for slander, and because You, being a man, make Yourself God.” <a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The Jews answered Him, "We do not stone You for a good work, but for blasphemy, and because You, being a man, make yourself God." <a href="/ylt/john/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The Jews answered him, saying, 'For a good work we do not stone thee, but for evil speaking, and because thou, being a man, dost make thyself God.' <a href="/slt/john/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and that thou, being man, makest thyself God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Jews answered him: For a good work we stone thee not, but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, maketh thyself God. <a href="/cpdv/john/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The Jews answered him: “We do not stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy and because, though you are a man, you make yourself God.” <a href="/nabre/john/10.htm">New American Bible</a> The Jews answered him, “We are not stoning you for a good work but for blasphemy. You, a man, are making yourself God.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The Jews answered, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you, but for blasphemy, because you, though only a human being, are making yourself God.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The Jews said to him, It is not because of the good works we stone you, but because you blaspheme; for while you are only a man, you make yourself God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> The Judeans were saying to him, “It is not for excellent works that we are stoning you, but because you blaspheme, and as you are a man, you make yourself God.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The Jews answered and said to him: We do not stone you for a good work, but for your impious words; and because you, being man, make yourself God. <a href="/godbey/john/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> The Jews responded to Him, We do not stone Thee for good work, but for blasphemy; because Thou, being a man, art making Thyself God. <a href="/haweis/john/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> The Jews answered him, For a good work we do not stone thee; but for blasphemy; and that thou, being merely a man, makest thyself God. <a href="/mace/john/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the Jews answered him, saying, it is not for any good work that we stone thee; but for blasphemy, inasmuch as you, being a man, pretend to be a God. <a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "For no good deed," the Jews replied, "are we going to stone you, but for blasphemy, and because you, who are only a man, are making yourself out to be God." <a href="/worrell/john/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The Jews answered Him, "For a good work we stone Thee not, but for blasphemy, and because, Thou, being a Man, makest Thyself God!" <a href="/worsley/john/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> The Jews answered Him, saying, We do not go about to stone thee for a good work, but for blasphemy; and because thou being a man makest thyself God. <a href="/parallel/john/10-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=3774" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/10.htm">The Unbelief of the Jews</a> …32But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?” 33<a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">“</a> <a href="/greek/3034.htm" title="3034: lithazomen (V-PIA-1P) -- To stone, pelt with stones. From lithos; to lapidate.">We are not stoning</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: Peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">for</a> <a href="/greek/2570.htm" title="2570: kalou (Adj-GNS) -- Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.">any good</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergou (N-GNS) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">work,”</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: Apekrithēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">said</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaioi (Adj-NMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">“but</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">for</a> <a href="/greek/988.htm" title="988: blasphēmias (N-GFS) -- Abusive or scurrilous language, blasphemy. From blasphemos; vilification.">blasphemy,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">who are</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">a man,</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poieis (V-PIA-2S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">declare Yourself to be</a> <a href="/greek/4572.htm" title="4572: seauton (PPro-AM2S) -- Of yourself. "></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God.”</a> 34Jesus replied, “Is it not written in your Law: ‘I have said you are gods’?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/5-18.htm">John 5:18</a> Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God. <a href="/john/8-58.htm">John 8:58-59</a> “Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!” / At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area. <a href="/john/19-7.htm">John 19:7</a> “We have a law,” answered the Jews, “and according to that law He must die, because He declared Himself to be the Son of God.” <a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Matthew 26:63-65</a> But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.” / “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” / At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. <a href="/mark/14-61.htm">Mark 14:61-64</a> But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” / “I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.” / At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses? ... <a href="/luke/22-70.htm">Luke 22:70-71</a> So they all asked, “Are You then the Son of God?” He replied, “You say that I am.” / “Why do we need any more testimony?” they declared. “We have heard it for ourselves from His own lips.” <a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Philippians 2:6</a> Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, <a href="/colossians/2-9.htm">Colossians 2:9</a> For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form. <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a> The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. <a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8</a> But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/psalms/82-6.htm">Psalm 82:6</a> I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’ <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone you not; but for blasphemy; and because that you, being a man, make yourself God.but.<a href="/leviticus/24-14.htm">Leviticus 24:14</a> Bring forth him that hath cursed without the camp; and let all that heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let all the congregation stone him.<a href="/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10</a> And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.makest.<a href="/john/10-30.htm">John 10:30</a> I and my Father are one.<a href="/john/5-18.htm">John 5:18</a> Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.<a href="/psalms/82-6.htm">Psalm 82:6</a> I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/5-21.htm">Blasphemy</a> <a href="/john/7-21.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/john/10-32.htm">Good</a> <a href="/john/10-31.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/8-53.htm">Makest</a> <a href="/john/5-18.htm">Making</a> <a href="/john/7-46.htm">Mere</a> <a href="/john/10-6.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/john/10-32.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/john/10-32.htm">Stoning</a> <a href="/john/8-53.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/john/10-32.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/10-36.htm">Blasphemy</a> <a href="/acts/4-9.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/john/10-36.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/john/11-50.htm">Good</a> <a href="/john/11-8.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/romans/2-17.htm">Makest</a> <a href="/john/13-24.htm">Making</a> <a href="/john/11-51.htm">Mere</a> <a href="/john/11-13.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/john/11-8.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Stoning</a> <a href="/john/14-22.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/john/10-41.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">John 10</div>1. <a href="/john/10-1.htm">Jesus is the door, and the good shepherd.</a> 19. <a href="/john/10-19.htm">Diverse opinions of him.</a> 23. <a href="/john/10-23.htm">He proves by his works that he is Jesus the Son of God;</a> 31. <a href="/john/10-31.htm">escapes the Jews;</a> 39. <a href="/john/10-39.htm">and goes again beyond Jordan, where many believe on him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, The Jewish leaders were responding to Jesus' miraculous works, which they could not deny. In the cultural and religious context of first-century Judaism, stoning was a prescribed punishment for blasphemy (<a href="/leviticus/24-16.htm">Leviticus 24:16</a>). The leaders acknowledged Jesus' good works, which included healing and teaching, but they were more concerned with what they perceived as a violation of the Law. This reflects the tension between Jesus' ministry and the religious authorities, who were often more focused on legalistic interpretations than on the spirit of the Law.“but for blasphemy, Blasphemy, in Jewish law, was a serious offense, often involving speaking irreverently about God or claiming divine status. The accusation of blasphemy against Jesus was based on His claims of divinity, which the Jewish leaders saw as a direct challenge to their understanding of monotheism. This charge is significant because it highlights the growing conflict between Jesus and the religious authorities, who were unable to accept His identity as the Son of God.because You, who are a man, The emphasis on Jesus being a man underscores the Jewish leaders' inability to comprehend His dual nature as both fully human and fully divine. This reflects the broader theological challenge of the Incarnation, which is central to Christian doctrine. The leaders' focus on Jesus' humanity prevented them from recognizing His divine authority and mission.make Yourself out to be God.” This statement directly addresses the core issue of Jesus' identity. Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus makes several "I am" statements (e.g., <a href="/john/8-58.htm">John 8:58</a>, <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>) that align Him with the divine name revealed to Moses in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>. The Jewish leaders understood these claims as equating Himself with God, which they considered blasphemous. This accusation ultimately led to Jesus' crucifixion, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's suffering (Isaiah 53). The charge of blasphemy also highlights the misunderstanding of Jesus' mission and the nature of His kingdom, which was not of this world (<a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central figure in the passage, accused of blasphemy by the Jews for claiming divinity. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a> Religious leaders and people who are confronting Jesus, accusing Him of blasphemy. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The likely setting for this confrontation, a city central to Jewish religious life. 4. <a href="/topical/b/blasphemy.htm">Blasphemy</a> The charge brought against Jesus, which in Jewish law was a serious offense punishable by stoning. 5. <a href="/topical/s/stoning.htm">Stoning</a> The intended punishment for blasphemy, highlighting the severity of the accusation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_divinity.htm">Understanding Jesus' Divinity</a> Recognize that Jesus' claim to be God is central to Christian faith. His divinity is not just a theological concept but a reality that impacts our understanding of salvation and relationship with God. <a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_blasphemy.htm">The Seriousness of Blasphemy</a> In Jewish law, blasphemy was a grave sin. Understanding this helps us appreciate the gravity of Jesus' claims and the reaction of the Jewish leaders. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Faith in the Face of Opposition</a> Jesus stood firm in His identity despite severe opposition. As believers, we are called to stand firm in our faith, even when faced with misunderstanding or hostility. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' claims and the resulting accusations fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. This connection strengthens our faith in the reliability of Scripture. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_context.htm">The Importance of Context</a> Understanding the cultural and religious context of the time helps us better grasp the significance of the events and teachings in the Gospels.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 10</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_being_spiritually_lost.htm">Is Jesus a Lord, Liar, Lunatic, Legend, or Guru?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_blasphemy.htm">What does the Bible say about blaspheming God?</a> <a href="/q/is_jesus_lord,_liar,_lunatic,_legend,_or_guru.htm">Is Jesus a Lord, Liar, Lunatic, Legend, or Guru?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'you_are_gods'_mean.htm">What does "You are gods" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) The Jews answered him.--Comp for the thoughts of this verse Notes on <a href="/john/10-30.htm" title="I and my Father are one.">John 10:30</a> and on <a href="/john/5-18.htm" title="Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.">John 5:18</a>.For a good work . . . but for blasphemy.--The word rendered "for" is not the causal "on account of," which we have in the last verse, but "concerning," the technical form for an indictment. For the Mosaic law concerning blasphemy, see <a href="/context/leviticus/24-10.htm" title="And the son of an Israelitish woman, whose father was an Egyptian, went out among the children of Israel: and this son of the Israelitish woman and a man of Israel strove together in the camp;">Leviticus 24:10-16</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - The Jews answered him (saying), For a good (excellent, obviously, radiantly so) work we do not stone thee; but for blasphemy; and because thou, being man, makest thyself God. (Περὶ καλοῦ ἔργου and περὶ βλασφημίας contrast with the causal διὰ ποῖον of the previous verse. This preposition was used for formal indictments of offence before the tribunals.) The Jews felt the force of this indignant reproach, and would not admit that his Divine and goodly work was without meaning to them. It was, however, a melancholy reality that his beneficent work had roused their malice into fiercer activity, but they credit themselves with a higher and a doctrinal motive and with a jealousy for the honor of God. They charge him with blasphemy, and the charge is reiterated before Pilate (<a href="/john/19-7.htm">John 19:7</a>). The Jews were in one sense right. He had declared his essential unity with the Father; he had "made himself, represented himself (cf. <a href="/john/8-53.htm">John 8:53</a>; <a href="/john/19-7.htm">John 19:7</a>), as equal with God." In the opinion of his hearers, he conveyed the idea that he possessed and was wielding Divine powers. He was making himself to be God. "Good works" by the score were no vindication of one who dishonored the Name of God by claiming equality with him. <a href="/commentaries/john/10-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“We are not stoning λιθάζομέν (lithazomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> To stone, pelt with stones. From lithos; to lapidate. You σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. for Περὶ (Peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. [any] good καλοῦ (kalou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2570.htm">Strong's 2570: </a> Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. work,” ἔργου (ergou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. said Ἀπεκρίθησαν (Apekrithēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jews, Ἰουδαῖοι (Ioudaioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. “but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. for περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. blasphemy, βλασφημίας (blasphēmias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_988.htm">Strong's 988: </a> Abusive or scurrilous language, blasphemy. From blasphemos; vilification. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. You, σὺ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. who are ὢν (ōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a man, ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. declare Yourself to be ποιεῖς (poieis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. God.” Θεόν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/10-33.htm">John 10:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/10-33.htm">John 10:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/10-33.htm">John 10:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/10-33.htm">John 10:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/10-33.htm">John 10:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/10-33.htm">John 10:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/10-33.htm">John 10:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/10-33.htm">John 10:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/10-33.htm">John 10:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/10-33.htm">John 10:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/10-33.htm">NT Gospels: John 10:33 The Jews answered him We don't stone (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/10-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 10:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 10:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/10-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 10:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 10:34" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>