John 8:37
I know that ye are the seed of Abraham, but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.
1770 John Worsley NT
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
36If therefore the Son make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
38I speak that which I have seen with my Father, and ye do what ye have seen with your father.
Cross References
Matthew 13:19and regardeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and snatcheth away that which was sown in his heart: this is he who received the seed as by the way-side.
John 5:44How can ye believe, who receive applause from each other, and the glory which is from God only, ye seek not?
John 7:19Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you observeth the law? wherefore else do ye seek to kill me?
John 8:6This they said to tempt Him, that they might have something to accuse Him of. But Jesus stooping down, wrote with his finger upon the ground.
John 8:39They answered Him, Abraham is our father, Jesus replied, If ye were the children of Abraham, ye would do the works of Abraham:
John 8:45And because I say the truth, ye believe me not. Which of you convicteth me of sin?
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 →