John 8:36
Therefore, if the Son sets you free, you will be truly free.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
In Context
35The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever.
37I know that you are Abraham's descendants; you seek to kill me because my word has no place in you.
Cross References
Psalms 19:13Keep your servant also from arrogant sins; 1 let them not rule over me. 1 Then I will be perfect, 1 and I will be innocent from many transgressions. 1
Psalms 119:133Direct my footsteps by your word; 1 do not let any sin rule me. 1
Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me, because Yahweh has anointed me 1 to proclaim good news to the afflicted. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, 1 to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison for those who are bound. 1
Luke 4:18“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, 1 because he anointed me to tell good news to the poor. 1 He has sent me to proclaim freedom to the captives, 1 and recovery of sight to the blind, 1 to set free those who are oppressed, 1
Romans 8:2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death.
Galatians 5:1For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not again be put under the control of 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 →