John 8:37
I know that you are descendants of Abraham; yet you are seeking to put me to death, because my message finds no place in your hearts.
Open English Bible (US)
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, then, the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed!
Cross References
Matthew 13:19When anyone hears the message of the kingdom without understanding it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in their mind. This is the person meant by the seed which was sown along the path.
John 5:44How can you believe in me, when you receive honor from one another and do not desire the honor which comes from the only God?
John 7:19Was not it Moses who gave you the Law? Yet not one of you obeys it! Why are you seeking to put me to death?”
John 8:6They said this to test him, in order to have a charge to bring against him. But Jesus stooped down, and wrote on the ground with his finger.
John 8:39“Our father is Abraham,” was their answer. “If you are Abraham’s children,” replied Jesus, “do what Abraham did.
John 8:45But, as for me, it is because I speak the truth to you that 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 →