John 8:35
But the slave abideth not in the family for ever: but the son abideth for ever.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
In Context
36If the Son therefore make you free, ye will be truly free.
Cross References
Matthew 21:41They say unto him, He will dreadfully destroy those wicked wretches, and will let out his vineyard to other husbandmen, who will render him the fruits in their seasons.
John 14:19Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
Romans 8:29For whom he foreknew, he predestinated also to a conformity with the image of his Son, that he might be the first-begotten among many brethren.
Galatians 4:30But what saith the scripture? “Cast out the bond-woman and her son for the son of the bond-maid shall in no wise inherit with the son of the free woman.”
Hebrews 3:5And Moses indeed was faithful in all that house of his as a servant, to bear testimony of the things which should be after 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 →