John 14:6
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
Read in Context
4And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
5Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
7If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
8Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
Understanding This Verse
Jesus answers Thomas's question about the way to the Father.
Jesus is the exclusive path to God and eternal life.
Compare Translations
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
“Jesus saith to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life, no one doth come unto the Father, if not through me;”
“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
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