John 8:35
The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever.
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 the slave of sin.
36Therefore, if the Son sets you free, you will be truly free.
Cross References
Genesis 21:10So she said to Abraham, “Drive out this slave woman and her son, for the son of this slave woman will not be heir with my son, with Isaac.”
Matthew 21:41They said to him, “He will destroy those miserable men in the most severe way, and will then rent out the vineyard to other vine growers, men who will give him his share of crops at the harvest time.”
John 14:19Yet a short amount of time and the world will no longer see me, but you see me. Because I live, you will also live.
Romans 8:29Because those whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Galatians 4:30But what does the scripture say? “Send away the slave girl and her son. For the son of the slave girl will not share in the inheritance with the son of the free woman.”
Hebrews 3:5For Moses was faithful as a servant in God's entire house, bearing witness about the things that were to be spoken of in the future.
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 →