John 8:33-39 ▼

33 “ We are descendants of Abraham,” they answered Him, “ and we have never been enslaved to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will become free’? ”

34 Jesus responded, “ I assure you: Everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin.

35 A slave does not remain in the household forever , but a son does remain forever .

36 Therefore, if the Son sets you free, you really will be free.

37 I know you are descendants of Abraham, but you are trying to kill Me because My word is not welcome among you.

38 I speak what I have seen in the presence of the Father;, therefore, you do what you have heard from your father.”

39 “ Our father is Abraham ! ” they replied. “If you were Abraham’s children ,” Jesus told them, “you would do what Abraham did.