John 8:37
I know that you are sons of Abraham. But you are seeking to kill me, because my word has not taken hold in you.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.
In Context
36Therefore, if the Son has set you free, then you will truly be free.
38I speak what I have seen with my Father. And you do what you have seen with your father.”
Cross References
Matthew 13:19With anyone who hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, evil comes and carries away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received the seed by the side of the road.
John 5:44How are you able to believe, you who accept glory from one another and yet do not seek the glory that is from God alone?
John 7:19Did not Moses give you the law? And yet not one among you keeps the law!
John 8:6But they were saying this to test him, so that they might be able to accuse him. Then Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the earth.
John 8:39They responded and said to him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them: “If you are the sons of Abraham, then do the works of Abraham.
John 8:45But if I speak the truth, you do not believe me.
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 →