John 8:37
I know that you are descendants of Abraham, but you are wanting to kill me because my word finds no place in you.
Family 35 New Testament
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 should make you free, you really will be free.
Cross References
Matthew 13:19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand, the malignant one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart—this is the seed sown alongside the road.
John 5:44How can you believe, who receive glory from men and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
John 7:19“Did not Moses give you the Law? And yet not one of you keeps the Law! Why do you want to kill me?”
John 8:6They said this to test Him, so that they might have an accusation against Him. But stooping down Jesus began to write on the ground with His finger, taking no notice.
John 8:39They answered and said to Him, “Our father is Abraham!” Jesus says to them: “If you were children of Abraham, you would do the works of Abraham;
John 8:45But since 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 →