John 8:36
If, then, the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed!
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
In Context
35And a slave does not remain in the home always; but a son remains always.
Cross References
Psalms 19:13Keep your servant from wilful sins – from falling under their sway: then blameless and clear will I be from great offense.
Psalms 119:133Steady my steps by your word, so that sin have no power over me.
Luke 4:18‘The Spirit of the Lord is on me, for he has consecrated me to bring good news to the poor, he has sent me to proclaim release to captives and restoration of sight to the blind, to set the oppressed at liberty,
Romans 8:2for through your union with Christ Jesus, the Law of the life-giving Spirit has set you free from the Law of sin and death.
Galatians 5:1It is for freedom that Christ set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not again be held under the yoke of slavery.
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 →