John 8:31
Then Jesus said to the Jews, who believed on Him, If you may abide in my word, you are truly my disciples;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
30He speaking these things, many believed on Him.
32and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Cross References
Matthew 24:13But the one persevering to the end, the same shall be saved.
John 6:55For my flesh is the true food, and my blood is the true drink.
John 8:36If therefore the Son may make you free, you shall be free indeed.
Acts 13:43And the synagogue having been adjourned, many of the Jews and pious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking with them, continued to persuade them to abide in the grace of God.
Acts 26:22Then having received help from God, I have stood unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said were about to come to pass:
Romans 11:22Then behold the goodness and severity of God: upon those who fell indeed, severity; but upon you the goodness of God, if you may abide in his goodness: since you too may be cut off.
Matthew Henry on John 8:22-31
Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees. 21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. 22 Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come. 23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. 25 Then said they unto… Read the whole commentary →