John 8:37
I know that ye are Abraham's offspring; but ye seek to kill me, because my word is not received within you.
Noyes Bible
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
36If therefore the Son make you free, ye will be free indeed.
38I speak what I have seen with the Father; and ye accordingly do what ye have seen with your father.
Cross References
Matthew 13:19When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, the Evil One cometh, and snatcheth away that which was sown in his heart; this man is what was sown by the wayside.
John 5:44How can ye believe while ye receive honor from one another, and seek not the honor that is from him who alone is God?
John 7:19Hath not Moses given you the Law? and none of you keepeth the Law! Why do ye seek to kill me?
John 8:6But this they said to try him, that they might be able to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground.
John 8:39They answered and said to him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith to them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
John 8:45But because I speak the truth, ye believe me not.
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 →