John 8:36

So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

In Context

35The slave does not abide in the house forever; the son abides forever.

37I know that you are Abraham's descendants, but you are seeking to kill me because your hearts have no room for my word.

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Cross References

Luke 4:18“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed,

Romans 8:2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death.

Galatians 5:1Stand fast therefore in the freedom for which Christ has set us free, and do not submit again to a 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 →

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