John 8:33
They answered him: We are Abraham's seed, and have never been in bondage to any one. How sayest thou: Ye shall be made free?
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
32and ye shall know the truth, and the truth will make you free.
34Jesus answered them: Verily, verily, I say to you, every one who commits sin is a servant of sin.
Cross References
Luke 16:24And he cried and said: Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
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 →