John 8:35

Now the servant does not go on living in the house for ever, but the son does.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

34And this was the answer Jesus gave them: Truly I say to you, Everyone who does evil is the servant of sin.

36If then the son makes you free, you will be truly free.

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Cross References

Genesis 21:10So she said to Abraham, Send away that woman and her son: for the son of that woman is not to have a part in the heritage with my son Isaac.

Matthew 21:41They say to him, He will put those cruel men to a cruel death, and will let out the vine-garden to other workmen, who will give him the fruit when it is ready.

John 14:19A little time longer, and the world will see me no more; but you will see me; and you will be living because I am living.

Romans 8:29Because those of whom he had knowledge before they came into existence, were marked out by him to be made like his Son, so that he might be the first among a band of brothers:

Galatians 4:30What then do the Writings say? Send away the servant-woman and her son; for the son of the servant-woman will not have a part in the heritage with the son of the free woman.

Hebrews 3:5And Moses certainly kept faith as a servant, in all his house, and as a witness of those things which were to be said later;

Matthew Henry on John 8:32-38

Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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