Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
8:21 In the earlier debate at the festival, Jesus’ origins were at issue (7:27). Here, Jesus mentioned going away to the place he came from, meaning heaven. However, once again, his words were misunderstood.
Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
8:21 In the earlier debate at the festival, Jesus’ origins were at issue (7:27). Here, Jesus mentioned going away to the place he came from, meaning heaven. However, once again, his words were misunderstood.
Literal English (YLT)ⓘYoung's Literal Translation (1862) — mirrors the original word order and idiom as closely as English grammar allows. It reads awkwardly on purpose: the goal is to show you the structure of the original language, not smooth English prose. Covers the New Testament only.Young's Literal Translation (1862) — mirrors the original word order and idiom as closely as English grammar allows. It reads awkwardly on purpose: the goal is to show you the structure of the original language, not smooth English prose. Covers the New Testament only.
The Jews, therefore, said, 'Will he kill himself, because he saith, Whither I go away, ye are not able to come?'
Greek (New Testament)ⓘA Greek New Testament text — koine (common) Greek, the everyday language the New Testament was originally written in.A Greek New Testament text — koine (common) Greek, the everyday language the New Testament was originally written in.
King James VersionⓘKing James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.King James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.
Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come.
American Standard VersionⓘAmerican Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.American Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.
The Jews therefore said, Will he kill himself, that he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come?
World English BibleⓘWorld English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.World English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.
The Jews therefore said, “Will he kill himself, because he says, ‘Where I am going, you can’t come’ ?”
Bible in Basic EnglishⓘBible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written with a ~1,000-word vocabulary. Easiest to read, least precise wording.Bible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written with a ~1,000-word vocabulary. Easiest to read, least precise wording.
So the Jews said, Will he take his life? Is that why he says, Where I go it is not possible for you to come?