Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary John 8:46

"Which of you convicteth me of sin? If I say truth, why do ye not believe me?" — John 8:46 (ASV)

Jesus’ challenge “Can any of you prove me guilty of sin?” would have been impossible for anyone else to utter (cf. 8:7). No human being could risk making that challenge without many flaws in one’s character being revealed. Had Jesus not been sinless, someone in the hostile crowd would eagerly have charged him with at least one sin.