John 8:31
Jesus therefore said to those Jews who have believed him: If ye continue in my word, ye are truly my disciples;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
30As he spoke these words many believed on him.
32and ye shall know the truth, and the truth will make you free.
Cross References
Matthew 24:13But he that has endured to the end, the same shall be saved.
John 6:55For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.
John 8:36The Son abides forever; if therefore the Son shall make you free, ye will be free indeed.
Acts 13:43And when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and of the proselyte worshipers followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts 26:22Having therefore obtained help from God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying nothing except those things which the prophets and Moses said should come;
Romans 11:22Behold then the goodness and severity of God; toward those who fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness; otherwise, thou also shalt be cut off.
Matthew Henry on John 8:22-31
Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees. 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… Read the whole commentary →