John 8:58-59 says:

Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am*." Therefore they picked up stones to throw at Him; but Jesus hid Himself, and went out of the temple. John 8:58-59 (NAS)

Question:

According to John 8:58-59 some Jews wanted to kill Jesus with stones as a result of what Jesus was saying. What was Jesus claiming to be?

Other Translations - John 8:58-59:

"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!" At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds. (NIV)

Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM." Then they took up stones to throw at Him; but Jesus hid Himself and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by. (NKJ)

Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was born, I am. They took up stones therefore to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple. (ASV)

Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by. (KJV)

* The words "I AM" were used in the Old Testament to refer to God the Father. For more information on these scriptures, click here.

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