John 8:35
A slave doesn't have a permanent place in the family, but the son is part of the family forever.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
In Context
34Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin.
36If the Son sets you free, then you're truly free.
Cross References
Genesis 21:10So she went to Abraham and told him, “You have to get rid of this slave woman and this son of hers! A slave woman's son is not going to be one of your heirs and inherit together with my son Isaac!”
Matthew 21:41The chief priests and elders said to Jesus, “He will put to death those wicked men in the most awful way, and rent out the vineyard to other farmers who will be sure to give him his fruit at harvest-time.”
John 14:19Soon the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you will live too.
Romans 8:29For God, choosing them in advance, set them apart to be like his Son, so that the Son would be the first of many brothers and sisters.
Galatians 4:30But what does Scripture say? “Send away the servant girl and her son, for the son of the servant girl will not be an heir together with the son of the free woman.”
Hebrews 3:5As a servant, Moses was faithful in God's house. He provided evidence of what would be announced later.
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 →