John 8:31
Therefore said Jesus to the Jews that believed on Him, If ye continue in my word, ye are indeed my disciples.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
30As He spake these words many believed on Him.
32And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Cross References
Matthew 24:13But he that endures to the end, shall be saved:
John 6:55For my flesh is truly food, and my blood is truly drink: he that feedeth on my flesh and drinketh my blood,
John 8:36If therefore the Son make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Acts 13:43And when the synagogue was broken up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who addressing themselves to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts 26:22But having obtained help of God, I continue until this day, testifying both to small and great, and saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses declared should come to pass; even that the Messiah should suffer,
Romans 11:22Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: towards them that fell, severity; but towards thee, goodness; if thou continue in his goodness: for else thou also shalt be cut off.
Matthew Henry on John 8:22-31
Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees. 21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. 22 Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come. 23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. 25 Then said they unto… Read the whole commentary →