John 8:36

"So then, if the Son shall set you free, you will be free indeed.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

In Context

35"Now the slave does not remain permanently in the household, but the son does remain.

37"I know you are Abraham’s descendants; but you are seeking to kill me, Because my teaching has no place in you.

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Cross References

Luke 4:18The Spirit of the Lord is upon me Because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, He has sent me to proclaim release to the prisoners, And recovery of sight to the blind; To set at liberty those that are bruised,

Romans 8:2for the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and of death.

Galatians 5:1stand firm then, and do not be again entangled in a yoke of bondage.

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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