John 8:33

They responded to Him, we are the seed of Abraham, and have never been in bondage to any one: How do You say, that you shall be free?

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?

In Context

32and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

34Jesus responded to them, Truly, truly, I say unto you, That every one doing sin is the slave of sin.

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Cross References

Luke 16:24And he calling said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue, because I am tormented in this flame.

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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