John 8:35
Now a slave does not remain permanently in his master's house, but a son does.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
In Context
36If then the Son shall make you free, you will be free indeed.
Cross References
Matthew 21:41"He will put the wretches to a wretched death," was the reply, "and will entrust the vineyard to other vine-dressers who will render the produce to him at the vintage season."
John 14:19Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me: because I live, you also shall live.
Romans 8:29For those whom He has known beforehand He has also pre-destined to bear the likeness of His Son, that He might be the Eldest in a vast family of brothers;
Galatians 4:30But what says the Scripture? "Send away the slave-girl and her son, for never shall the slave-girl's son share the inheritance with the son of the free woman."
Hebrews 3:5Moreover, Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant in delivering the message given him to speak;
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 →