38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.
38 I am telling you what I have seen in the Father's presence, and you are doing what you have heard from your father.
38 I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father."
38 I'm talking about things I have seen while keeping company with the Father, and you just go on doing what you have heard from your father."
38 I speak what I have seen with My Father, and you do what you have seen with your father."
38 I am telling you what I saw when I was with my Father. But you are following the advice of your father."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 8:38
Commentary on John 8:37-40
(Read John 8:37-40)
Our Lord opposed the proud and vain confidence of these Jews, showing that their descent from Abraham could not profit those of a contrary spirit to him. Where the word of God has no place, no good is to be expected; room is left there for all wickedness. A sick person who turns from his physician, and will take neither remedies nor food, is past hope of recovery. The truth both heals and nourishes the hearts of those who receive it. The truth taught by philosophers has not this power and effect, but only the truth of God. Those who claim the privileges of Abraham, must do Abraham's works; must be strangers and sojourners in this world; keep up the worship of God in their families, and always walk before God.