John 8:37
I know ye are the seed of Abraham; but you seek to kill me, because my word has no place in you.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 may make you free, you shall be free indeed.
Cross References
Matthew 13:19Every one hearing the word of the kingdom, and not understanding it, the wicked one comes, and seizes away that which is sown in his heart: he is the one sown by the wayside.
John 5:44How are you able to believe, receiving glory from one another, and do not seek the glory which is with God only?
John 7:19Did not Moses give you the law? and no one of you does the law. Why do you seek to kill me?
John 8:39They responded and said to Him, Abraham is our Father. Jesus says to them, If you were the children of Abraham, you would do the works of Abraham.
John 8:45And because I speak the truth, you do not 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 →