John 8:30
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
As he spoke these words, many believed on him.
American King James Version (AKJV)
As he spoke these words, many believed on him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
As he spake these things, many believed on him.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
When he said this a number came to have faith in him.
Webster's Revision
As he spoke these words, many believed on him.
World English Bible
As he spoke these things, many believed in him.
English Revised Version (ERV)
As he spake these things, many believed on him.
Clarke's John 8:30 Bible Commentary
As he spake these words, many believed on him - The same sun that hardens the clay softens the wax. This discourse, which proved the savor of death unto death to the obstinate Pharisees, became the savor of life unto life to many of the simple-hearted people.
Barnes's John 8:30 Bible Commentary
Many believed on him - Such was the convincing nature and force of the truths which he presented, that they believed he was the Messiah and received his doctrine. While there were many that became more obstinate and hardened under his preaching, there were many, also, who by the same truth were made penitent and believing. "The same sun that hardens the clay, softens the wax" (Clarke).
