John 8:44

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

Cross-references

John 8:38 Parallel

John 8:38 earlier contrasts 'my Father' with 'your father' — here Jesus identifies that father as the devil.

John 8:41 Contrast

John 8:41 records their claim that God is their Father — John 8:44 exposes their true father as the devil.

John 8:55 Parallel

In John 8:55, Jesus calls his opponents liars, directly applying the accusation that the devil is the father of lies from verse 44.

John 6:70 Parallel

John 6:70 shows Judas is a devil, illustrating that some are influenced by the devil described here as the father of lies.

John 3:19 Parallel

In John 3:19, people love darkness because their deeds are evil — parallel to John 8:44 where the devil's children love lies and reject the truth.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 describes Satan disguising himself as an angel of light—a key example of his lying and deceptive nature.

Acts 5:3 Parallel

Acts 5:3 attributes Ananias's lie to Satan filling his heart—directly connecting to the devil as the father of lies.

Acts 13:10 Parallel

Acts 13:10 calls Elymas a son of the devil, directly applying the same label Jesus uses in John 8:44.

2 Corinthians 11:3 warns of being led astray like Eve by the serpent's cunning—echoing the devil's deceptive lies from the beginning.

Genesis 3:4 Allusion

In Genesis 3:4, the serpent's first lie—'you will not surely die'—exemplifies the devil as the father of lies from the beginning.

2 Thessalonians 2:9-11 describes Satan working through deception and 'the lie'—directly relating to the devil as father of lies.

1 Peter 5:8 Parallel

1 Peter 5:8 describes the devil as a roaring lion seeking someone to devour — echoing his murderous intent from the beginning.

1 John 3:8-10 expands on this: the devil has sinned from the beginning, and those who sin are of the devil.

1 John 3:12 Allusion

1 John 3:12 gives Cain as a specific example of one from the evil one, a murderer like the devil described here.

Revelation 9:11 names the angel of the Abyss 'Destroyer' — directly aligning with the devil as a murderer from the beginning.

Revelation 12:9 identifies the devil as the ancient serpent who deceives the whole world—linking to his lying and murderous role from the beginning.

Revelation 20:2 identifies the devil as 'that old serpent' — the same deceiver and murderer from the beginning.

Revelation 20:7-9 shows Satan released, deceiving nations and attacking the saints — climaxing his role as deceiver and murderer.

Genesis 3:15 records the first enmity between the serpent and the woman's offspring, showing the devil's murderous activity from the beginning.

Genesis 3:5 Allusion

Genesis 3:5 shows the serpent's lie about becoming like God, leading to humanity's fall and death—linking to the devil as murderer and liar.

1 Kings 22:22 shows a lying spirit volunteering to deceive Ahab's prophets — mirroring the devil's nature as father of lies.

Matthew 13:38 identifies the sons of the evil one, paralleling Jesus' statement that his opponents are of their father the devil.

Genesis 3:3 Allusion

Genesis 3:4 records the serpent's first lie, 'You will not surely die,' illustrating the devil as the father of lies.

Job 2:4–6 Parallel

Job 2:4-6 continues Satan's attack on Job, aiming to destroy his faithfulness—reflecting the devil's murderous and lying nature.

Job 1:11 Parallel

Job 1:11 shows Satan's murderous intent against Job, seeking to provoke him to curse God—aligning with the devil as a murderer from the beginning.

2 Chronicles 18:21 features a lying spirit in prophets—directly illustrating the devil as originator of lies.

In Revelation 12:17, the dragon makes war against believers — consistent with the devil's murderous and lying nature.

In Revelation 12:4, the dragon (Satan) attempts to devour the Messiah — illustrating the devil being a murderer from the beginning.

1 John 3:10 Parallel

In 1 John 3:10, not practicing righteousness or loving brother marks children of the devil — expanding on who is of the devil.

1 John 2:22 Parallel

In 1 John 2:22, the liar is defined as one denying Jesus is the Christ — consistent with the devil as father of lies in John 8:44.

1 John 1:6 Parallel

In 1 John 1:6, claiming fellowship while walking in darkness is a lie — mirroring the devil as father of lies and those who do not practice truth.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:13, believers are chosen for salvation through belief in the truth — opposite of those who follow the father of lies.

Matthew 5:37 teaches that anything beyond simple yes/no is from evil — echoing John 8:44's depiction of the devil as father of lies.

Luke 4:6 Parallel

In Luke 4:6, Satan claims authority over the world's kingdoms—confirming his role as ruler and deceiver.

Luke 13:16 Related theme

In Luke 13:16, Jesus says Satan bound a woman for 18 years—directly showing the devil's oppressive, captiving work.

In Matthew 25:41, eternal fire is prepared for the devil and his angels, showing his ultimate judgment.

Matthew 23:33 calls Pharisees 'brood of vipers' destined for hell — echoing their diabolical lineage in John 8:44.

Matthew 23:15 calls Pharisees 'sons of hell' — directly parallel to John 8:44's 'father the devil'.

Matthew 12:34 says out of the heart the mouth speaks — Pharisees' evil speech reveals their evil father, the devil, in John 8:44.

In Colossians 3:9, lying is forbidden because believers have put off the old self — contrasting with the devil's character as the father of lies.

Matthew 3:7 Parallel

Matthew 3:7 calls Pharisees a 'brood of vipers' — directly aligning with John 8:44's depiction of them as children of the devil.

Ephesians 2:2 Related theme

In Ephesians 2:2, the devil is called 'prince of the power of the air' who works in the disobedient — same reality as the devil being father of his followers.

Ephesians 4:25 Related theme

In Ephesians 4:25, believers are commanded to put away falsehood and speak truth — a direct ethical application from the devil's nature as father of lies.

Genesis 4:9 Typology

In Genesis 4:9, Cain lies about Abel after murdering him — a human echo of the devil's murder and lie.

Revelation 20:10 Related theme

Revelation 20:10 depicts the devil who deceived being cast into the lake of fire — final judgment on the liar.

Revelation 20:3 Related theme

Revelation 20:3 shows the devil bound so he can no longer deceive — directly ties to his lying nature.

Revelation 21:8 Related theme

Revelation 21:8 consigns all liars to the same lake of fire — the fate of those who follow the devil's lie.

Luke 3:7 Allusion

In Luke 3:7, John calls the crowd a 'brood of vipers'—linking to the devil, the original serpent and father of lies.

Revelation 22:15 Related theme

Revelation 22:15 excludes those who love and practice lies — aligning with the devil as the father of lies.

Revelation 13:6-8 portrays the beast (empowered by the dragon) blaspheming and making war — reflecting the devil's murderous and lying nature.

Jude 1:6 Parallel

Jude 1:6 describes angels who abandoned their position, kept in chains — echoing the devil's fall and condemnation.

1 Chronicles 21:1 has Satan inciting David to sin — illustrating the devil's role as adversary who leads into evil.

James 4:1-7 traces sinful desires to the devil and urges resistance — showing the devil as source of conflict.

Revelation 2:10 warns the devil will throw believers into prison — demonstrating his ongoing hostile actions against God's people.

2 Peter 2:4 Parallel

2 Peter 2:4 mentions angels who sinned and were cast into hell — linking to the devil's rebellion and judgment.

2 Chronicles 18:20-22 describes a lying spirit sent to deceive Ahab's prophets—illustrating the devil's role as the father of lies in action.