John 8:37
I know that you are Abraham’s offspring, yet you seek to kill me, because my word finds no place in you.
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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 therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
Cross References
Matthew 13:19When anyone hears the word of the Kingdom and doesn’t understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away that which has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown by the roadside.
John 5:44How can you believe, who receive glory from one another, and you don’t seek the glory that comes from the only God?
John 7:19Didn’t Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keeps the law? Why do you seek to kill me?”
John 8:6They said this testing him, that they might have something to accuse him of. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with his finger.
John 8:39They answered him, “Our father is Abraham.” Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would do the works of Abraham.
John 8:45But because I tell the truth, you don’t 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 →