John 8:34
Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, That every one who committeth sin is the slave of sin.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
In Context
35But the slave abideth not in the family for ever: but the son abideth for ever.
Cross References
Matthew 5:18For I tell you assuredly, that till heaven and earth pass away, not one iota, or the smallest stroke of a letter, shall pass from the law, until all things shall be accomplished.
Acts 8:23For I see that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
Romans 6:12Let not therefore sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in the passions thereof.
Romans 6:19I speak humanly, because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have presented your members servants to impurity and iniquity for iniquity; so now present your members servants to righteousness for holiness.
Romans 7:25I give thanks to God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Well then, I myself with my mind am servant to the law of God; but in my flesh to the law of sin.
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 →