John 8:35
But the slave abides not in the house forever; the Son abides forever.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
In Context
34Jesus responded to them, Truly, truly, I say unto you, That every one doing sin is the slave of sin.
36If therefore the Son may make you free, you shall be free indeed.
Cross References
Matthew 21:41They say to Him, He will certainly destroy those wicked men, and give the vineyard to other husband-men, who will render to him the fruits in their seasons.
John 14:19Vet a little while, and the world sees me no more; but you see me: because I live, you shall live also.
Romans 8:29Because whom he did foreknow, he did also predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:
Galatians 4:30But what says the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not inherit with the son of the free.
Hebrews 3:5And Moses was indeed faithful in all his house as a servant, unto the testimony of those things which shall be spoken;
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 →