John 8

Which worship songs are based on John 8?

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.
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.
Quem é Esse? — Julliany Souza (2025) John 8:3-11
The song explicitly retells Jesus’ encounter with the woman accused of adultery, including his writing on the ground, the appeal to Mosaic law, the threatened stoning, his challenge to the sinless accuser, and his refusal to condemn her.
My Father In Me — CAIN (2020) John 8:3-11
The image of choosing not to cast stones evokes the account of the woman accused of adultery, where Jesus confronts her would-be executioners with their own sinfulness.
Unlearning (Live) — Lizzie Morgan (2025) John 8:3-11
The image of accusers abandoning their stones unmistakably recalls Jesus preventing the execution of the woman accused of adultery.
Echo (In Jesus Name) — Charity Gayle (2021) John 8:3-11
The image of accusers abandoning their stones unmistakably recalls Jesus' intervention when a woman was brought before him for condemnation.
At the Cross — Brian Free & Assurance (2017) John 8:3-11
The refusal to judge or cast stones unmistakably recalls Jesus’ confrontation with the accusers of the woman caught in adultery, where he exposed their own sin before they could condemn her.
Love Will Have the Final Word — Jason Crabb (2018) John 8:3-11
The appeal to relinquish stones and pride evokes the accusers who came prepared to stone a woman but withdrew after Jesus confronted their own sin. It supports the song's call to abandon self-righteous punishment.
Rebels — Influence Music & Michael Ketterer (2019) John 8:3-9
The second verse unmistakably recalls Jesus stooping to write on the ground when an accused woman was brought before him. It also paraphrases his challenge that only a sinless person should condemn her, after which her accusers depart.
Forgiven - Live — Sovereign Grace Music (2017) John 8:3-11
The call for self-condemning judges to put down their stones unmistakably evokes Jesus’ response to those seeking to stone the woman accused of adultery.
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.
Not a Cartridge — Corey Mills (2019) John 8:7
The challenge that only a morally perfect accuser should cast stones directly paraphrases Jesus' response to those preparing to stone the woman accused of adultery.
The Woman of Seven Devils — Neal Morse (2019) John 8:10-11
Jesus’ response to the accused Mary closely reproduces his refusal to condemn the woman accused of adultery. The song deliberately merges that separate Gospel encounter with Mary Magdalene’s deliverance.
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.
His Name Is Jesus — Phil Wickham (2021) John 8:12
The chorus repeatedly applies Jesus’ Johannine designation as the world’s light directly to him.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yesu - Live — Keith & Kristyn Getty & African Children's Choir & Sing! (2021) John 8:12
The designation of Jesus as the world’s light directly engages his self-identification in John’s Gospel.
Gentle Healer — Casting Crowns (2022) John 8:12
The final description of Jesus as light recalls his Johannine declaration that he is the light of the world, reinforced by the song's earlier movement from darkness to sight.
I'll Follow - Live — Cody Carnes (2022) John 8:12
The song directly applies to Jesus his declaration that he is the world's light and connects that identity with following his guidance.
The Great American Novel — Kevin Max (2020) John 8:12
The closing declaration closely restates Jesus’ teaching that whoever follows him will no longer walk in darkness. Its identification of Christ as the Son also supports the intended light-and-darkness imagery.
Light's Always Stronger — Ellie Holcomb (2018) John 8:12
The song identifies Jesus as the world’s light and connects belief in him with no longer walking in darkness, closely restating Jesus’ declaration in this verse.
Your Word — Aaron Shust (2019) John 8:12
The bridge combines Jesus’ title as the world’s light with the resulting freedom from walking in darkness, closely matching his declaration in John.
Great Is the Lord — Jonathan McReynolds & Corey Barksdale & Tonya Baker (2018) John 8:12
The post-chorus combines Johannine descriptions of Jesus as the light and the truth with the exclusive claim that access to the Father is through him.
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.
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.
Honesty — Elle Limebear (2020) John 8:31-32
The second verse directly adapts Jesus' teaching that knowing the truth brings freedom, identifying that liberating truth with the Heavenly Father's word.
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.
You See Me — Jeremy Camp (2021) John 8:32
The first verse directly invokes Jesus' teaching that knowing the truth brings freedom, applying it to liberation from a false identity built around others' approval.
Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly — Pat Barrett (2021) John 8:32
The second verse closely reproduces Jesus’ statement that knowing the truth brings freedom.
Put Down The Mask — Sam Purpose (2019) John 8:32
The bridge and second verse closely reproduce Jesus’ teaching that truth brings freedom and that the freedom He gives is genuine and complete.
Undoing — DOE (2022) John 8:32
The chorus directly adapts Jesus’ teaching that knowing the truth brings freedom, applying it to the singer’s ongoing liberation from false beliefs.
It’s Never as Dark as It Seems to Be — Jaci Velasquez (2017) John 8:32
The song directly invokes Jesus’ teaching that knowledge of the truth brings freedom.
Long Time — Da’ T.R.U.T.H. (2018) John 8:32
The introduction directly invokes Jesus’ teaching that knowing the truth results in freedom, while also playing on the artist’s stage name.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
God’s Been Good — Tasha Cobbs Leonard (2020) John 8:36
The bridge closely restates Jesus’ declaration that freedom granted by the Son is genuine and complete.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I Break — Jekalyn Carr (2025) John 8:36
The bridge directly invokes Jesus’ declaration that freedom granted by the Son is genuine and complete.
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.
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.
Glorious Day/Free Indeed — Israel & New Breed (2021) John 8:36
The chorus closely restates Jesus’ declaration that freedom granted by the Son is genuine and complete.
Praise Him — Josh Garrels (2019) John 8:36
The declaration of complete freedom closely reproduces Jesus’ statement that freedom granted by the Son is genuine freedom.
Fake Love — ELEVATION RHYTHM (2022) John 8:36
The song directly invokes Jesus' declaration that liberation granted by the Son is genuine freedom. This grounds its language of personal transformation in Christ's power to free people from slavery to sin.
I'm Free — 7eventh Time Down (2021) John 8:36
The final chorus adopts Jesus’ distinctive language for the decisive freedom granted by the Son.
Love Made A Way — Maverick City Music & Dante Bowe (2025) John 8:36
The post-chorus directly repeats Jesus' declaration that freedom granted by the Son is genuine freedom.
Test — Bryson Gray (2021) John 8:36
The outro directly invokes Jesus' declaration that freedom granted by the Son is genuine freedom, applying it to deliverance from behaviors and identities the speaker regards as bondage.
YEAR OF VICTORY — Rend Collective (2021) John 8:36
Its repeated declaration of genuine freedom closely reproduces Jesus’ assurance that freedom granted by the Son is complete.
Quien Dices Que Soy — Hillsong Worship, Hillsong en Español, Brooke Ligertwood (2019) John 8:36
The chorus echoes Jesus’ declaration that the freedom given by the Son is genuine and complete freedom.
Rescuer (Good News) — Rend Collective (2017) John 8:36
The final chorus uses Jesus’ distinctive assurance that liberation granted by the Son is genuine and complete.
Great & Glorious — Martin Smith (2019) John 8:36
The freedom refrain uses Jesus’ distinctive assurance that liberation given by the Son is genuine and complete.
Who You Say I Am — Hillsong Worship (2018) John 8:36
The chorus directly adapts Jesus’ declaration that freedom granted by the Son is genuine and complete.
Satan Is Yo Daddy — Bryson Gray (2020) John 8:44
The song’s central accusation that the Devil is the spiritual father of those who reject God closely echoes Jesus’ identification of the Devil as the father of his hostile hearers.
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.
The Devil is a Liar — Evan Craft (2022) John 8:44
The repeated identification of the devil as a liar recalls Jesus' description of him as the source and father of falsehood.
Jesus’ Temptation — Neal Morse (2019) John 8:44
The description of Satan as the originator of lies, reinforced by his association with death, directly recalls Jesus’ characterization of the devil in John 8:44.
Judas’ Death — Neal Morse (2019) John 8:44
Judas uses Jesus’ designation of the devil as the source and father of falsehood, interpreting his own actions as the result of satanic deception.
Satan, Bite the Dust! — Carman (2017) John 8:44
The song applies Jesus’ distinctive designation of the devil as the originator and source of falsehood.

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.