53. Do you think that you are greater than our father Abraham? Abraham died. And the prophets died, too. Who do you think you are?”
54. Jesus answered, “If I give honor to myself, that honor is worth nothing. The One who gives me honor is my Father. And you say that he is your God.
55. But you don’t really know him. I know him. If I said I did not know him, then I would be a liar as you are liars. But I do know him, and I obey what he says.
56. Your father Abraham was very happy that he would see my day. He saw that day and was glad.”
57. The Jews said to him, “What? You have never seen Abraham! You are not even 50 years old!”
58. Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth. Before Abraham was born, I am!”