John 8:35
Now the slave does not remain in the household forever; the son does remain forever.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
In Context
34Jesus answered them: “I tell you most assuredly that everyone committing sin is a slave of sin.
36Therefore, if the Son should make you free, you really will be free.
Cross References
Matthew 21:41They say to Him: “He will miserably destroy those miserable men! And he will lease the vineyard to other farmers who will render to him the fruits in their seasons.”
John 14:19In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. Because I live you also will live.
Romans 8:29Because whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.
Galatians 4:30However, what does the Scripture say? “Expel the slave woman and her son, because the son of the slave woman absolutely must not inherit with the son of the free woman!”
Hebrews 3:5also, Moses was indeed faithful as a servant in all His house, providing evidence of those things that would later be spoken,
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 →