John 8:35
The slave does not abide in the house forever; the son abides forever.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
In Context
34Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin.
36So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Cross References
Matthew 21:41They said to him, “He will bring those wretches to a wretched end and lease the vineyard to other farmers who will give him the fruits in their seasons.”
John 14:19Yet a little while and the world will see me no longer, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.
Romans 8:29Because those whom he foreknew he also foreordained to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Galatians 4:30But what does the Scripture say? “Cast out the slave woman and her son, for the son of the slave woman shall not inherit with the son of the free woman.”
Hebrews 3:5Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, which provided testimony to what would be spoken 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 →