John 8

Which worship songs are based on John 8?

  1. WWJD — Colleen McKenna (2024) John 8:3-11

    Jesus writing on the ground while responding compassionately to someone facing condemnation unmistakably evokes the account of the woman caught in adultery.

  2. Church Hurt — Hannah Kerr (2024) John 8:3-11

    The image of morally compromised people casting stones evokes Jesus’ confrontation with the accusers of the woman caught in adultery, especially his challenge that the sinless person should cast the first stone.

  3. Say So (Broken Halo) — Apollo LTD (2024) John 8:7

    The refusal to condemn others by casting stones directly evokes Jesus’ challenge to the accusers of the woman caught in adultery.

  4. Light of the World — Shane & Shane (2025) John 8:12

    The repeated identification of Jesus as the world’s Light closely invokes Jesus’ self-designation in John’s Gospel and the invitation to look to him rather than remain in darkness.

  5. The Heart of Life — Cosmic Cathedral (2025) John 8:12

    The mention of Jesus as a source of light resonates with Jesus' declaration of being the light of the world, emphasizing His role in dispelling darkness.

  6. 3:16 (Spontaneous) — Phil Wickham (2021) John 8:12

    The chorus applies Jesus' Johannine identity as the world's light directly to him, reinforced by the preceding contrast between his authority and fleeing darkness.

  7. Jingle Jango — Sam Purpose (2025) John 8:12

    The mention of Jesus as 'the light of the world' in the lyrics reflects the declaration found in John, emphasizing His role in illuminating the darkness.

  8. Believe It — ELEVATION RHYTHM (2025) John 8:12

    The phrase 'Jesus is the light' in the song alludes to John 8:12, where Jesus declares Himself as the light of the world, symbolizing guidance and hope.

  9. One Little Christmas Tree — Stevie Wonder (2024) John 8:12

    The association of worldwide light with guiding those who have lost their way closely reflects Jesus’ presentation as the light of the world whose followers do not remain in darkness. In the song, that image is symbolically transferred to the small Christmas tree.

  10. LIFE GETS HARD — DKG KIE (2025) John 8:12

    The lyrics express gratitude for the light after being blinded by darkness, which directly aligns with Jesus' declaration of being the light of the world.

  11. You Are the Sun — Sara Groves (2025) John 8:12

    The song applies Jesus’ distinctive self-designation as the world’s light to the divine figure it addresses, presenting him as the source of illumination for human life.

  12. Toxic Lullabies — Behold the Beloved (2024) John 8:31-32

    The song connects receiving and speaking divine truth with liberation, closely reflecting Jesus’ teaching that abiding in his word leads to truth that brings freedom.

  13. Slings and Arrows — Between Thieves (2025) John 8:31-32

    The claim that truth brings freedom closely restates Jesus’s teaching that knowing the truth results in liberation.

  14. Be It Unto Me — Don Moen (2023) John 8:32

    The description of divine truth producing freedom closely restates Jesus’ teaching about knowing the truth and being made free.

  15. Draw Near To The Cross — AWAKE84 (2025) John 8:36

    The song references the concept of freedom through Christ, echoing the declaration that if the Son sets us free, we are free indeed. This aligns closely with the message found in John 8:36.

  16. Lions and Eagles — Big Daddy Weave (2025) John 8:36

    The song explicitly references the idea that those who are liberated by Christ are free, echoing the sentiment found in John 8:36 about the freedom that comes through the Son.

  17. Rinsed in the Blood — Crowder (2024) John 8:36

    The declaration of genuine freedom closely paraphrases Jesus’ teaching that those liberated by the Son are truly free.

  18. Bad Words — Disciple (2023) John 8:36

    The repeated declaration of genuine freedom through Christ closely adapts Jesus’ teaching that freedom granted by the Son is true freedom.

  19. CELEBRATION — Forrest Frank (2025) John 8:36

    The lyrics reference the idea that those whom the Son sets free are truly free, directly quoting a well-known verse about spiritual liberation.

  20. NEVER LEFT MY SIDE — Forrest Frank (2024) John 8:36

    The second verse closely reproduces Jesus’ declaration that those liberated by the Son are truly free, applying that promise personally to the singer’s salvation.

  21. Free Indeed (You Said I Am) — Israel & New Breed (2021) John 8:36

    The central refrain directly reproduces Jesus’ declaration that freedom granted by the Son is genuine and complete.

  22. FREE! - Live — SEU Worship, David Ryan Cook (2024) John 8:36

    The chorus directly invokes Jesus’ declaration that freedom granted by the Son is genuine and complete.

  23. Sing Of Your Love — ELEVATION RHYTHM, Joe L Barnes (2025) John 8:36

    The phrase 'You set me free, so I'm free indeed' echoes the message of freedom found in the Gospel of John, where Jesus speaks about the liberating power of His truth.

  24. Where Oh Where — ELEVATION RHYTHM (2025) John 8:36

    The lyrics express a sense of freedom and transformation, aligning with the verse that states that if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

  25. History — Megan Woods (2025) John 8:36

    The song explicitly quotes the phrase about being set free by the Son, which directly references the biblical assertion of freedom through Christ.

  26. God Did II — RUA YOUNG & KB (2025) John 8:36

    The song explicitly references the concept of freedom that comes from Jesus, aligning with the declaration that those whom the Son sets free are free indeed.

  27. Freedom — xander. & Sam Rivera & Mike Teezy (2025) John 8:36

    The song uses the distinctive concluding language of Jesus’ declaration that freedom granted by the Son is genuine and complete.

  28. ALL FOR ME — Darrel Walls & PJ Morton (2025) John 8:36

    The song references the concept of freedom through a direct quote from John 8:36, which states that those whom the Son sets free are free indeed.

  29. God Is On The Throne - Live — Planetshakers (2026) John 8:36

    The repeated assertion of being 'free indeed' reflects the message of liberation found in John, where it states that those whom the Son sets free are truly free.

  30. I Have A Father (Live) — Chandler Moore (2024) John 8:36

    The freedom refrain directly invokes Jesus’ declaration that the freedom granted by the Son is genuine and complete.

  31. Draw My Eyes — BRAG WORSHIP & Trip Lee & DOE (2026) John 8:36

    The lyrics convey the idea of being set free from shackles, which aligns with the message of John 8:36 about the freedom that comes through Christ.

  32. Weight Of Heaven - Live — Planetshakers (2025) John 8:36

    The declaration of being truly free echoes Jesus' statement that the freedom granted by the Son is genuine and complete.

  33. Somebody Set Me Free — Jamie MacDonald (2026) John 8:36

    The identification of Jesus as the one who brings freedom closely paraphrases Jesus’ declaration that freedom given by the Son is genuine freedom.

  34. Since Jesus — Ben Fuller (2025) John 8:36

    The song references the concept of freedom that comes from Jesus, paralleling the declaration that those whom the Son sets free are free indeed.

  35. I Break — Jekalyn Carr (2025) John 8:36

    The bridge directly invokes Jesus’ declaration that freedom granted by the Son is genuine and complete.

  36. LETTER TO CHRISTIAN RAP — DKG KIE (2025) John 8:36

    The lyrics express a theme of liberation and breaking free from sin, which aligns with the message that Christ can set one free from bondage, as stated in John.

  37. ALL FOR ME - REMIX — Darrel Walls & PJ Morton & The Walls Group (2026) John 8:36

    The song explicitly states that those who are set free are free indeed, echoing the declaration found in John 8:36 about the freedom that Jesus provides.

  38. Stained Glass — HolyName & Heal The Hurt (2024) John 8:44

    The song applies Jesus’ designation of the devil as the origin and father of falsehood to a trusted religious leader whose teaching proved deceptive.

John 8 (King James Version)

1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.

2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,

4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.

5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?

6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.

9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?

11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.

14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.

15 Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.

16 And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.

17 It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.

18 I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.

19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.

20 These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.

21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come.

22 Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come.

23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.

24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

25 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.

26 I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.

27 They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.

28 Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.

29 And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

30 As he spake these words, many believed on him.

31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

33 They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?

34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.

36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

37 I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.

38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.

39 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

40 But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.

41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.

42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.

43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.

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.

45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.

46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

47 He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.

48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?

49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.

50 And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.

51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.

52 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.

53 Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?

54 Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:

55 Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.

56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.

57 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?

58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

59 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.