John 8:36

Therefore, if the Son has set you free, then you will truly be free.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

35Now the slave does not abide in the house for eternity. Yet the Son does abide in eternity.

37I know that you are sons of Abraham. But you are seeking to kill me, because my word has not taken hold in you.

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Cross References

Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to bring good news to the meek, so as to heal the contrite of heart, to preach leniency to captives and release to the confined,

Luke 4:18“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; because of this, he has anointed me. He has sent me to evangelize the poor, to heal the contrite of heart,

Romans 8:2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has freed me from the law of sin and death.

Galatians 5:1Stand firm, and do not be willing to be again held by the yoke of servitude.

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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