John 8:37
"I know you are Abraham’s descendants; but you are seeking to kill me, Because my teaching has no place in you.
Montgomery New Testament
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
36"So then, if the Son shall set you free, you will be free indeed.
Cross References
Matthew 13:19"Whenever any one hears the message of the kingdom, and does not understand it, the Evil One comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart.
John 5:44"How can you believe when you receive glory from, one another, and have no desire for the glory which comes from the only God?
John 7:19"Did not Moses give you the Law? Yet none of you is keeping the Law. Why are you seeking to kill me?"
John 8:6(This they said to tempt him, so that they could bring a charge against him.)
John 8:39"Abraham is our father," they answered. "If you are indeed Abraham’s children," said Jesus "do the deeds of Abraham.
John 8:45"But as for me, it is because I speak the truth to you that 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 →