John 8:33-47 (New International Version)
33
They answered him, "We are Abraham's descendantsa1 and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?"
34
Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.2
35
Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever.3
36
So if the Son sets you free,4 you will be free indeed.
37
I know you are Abraham's descendants. Yet you are ready to kill me,5 because you have no room for my word.
38
I am telling you what I have seen in the Father's presence,6 and you do what you have heard from your father.b "7
39
"Abraham is our father," they answered. "If you were Abraham's children,"8 said Jesus, "then you wouldc do the things Abraham did.
40
As it is, you are determined to kill me,9 a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God.10 Abraham did not do such things.
41
You are doing the things your own father does."11 "We are not illegitimate children," they protested. "The only Father we have is God himself."12
The Children of the Devil
42 Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me,13 for I came from God14 and now am here. I have not come on my own;15 but he sent me.16 43 Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say. 44 You belong to your father, the devil,17 and you want to carry out your father's desire.18 He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.19 45 Yet because I tell the truth,20 you do not believe me! 46 Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don't you believe me? 47 He who belongs to God hears what God says.21 The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God."Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version)
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- John
- John 8
- John 8:33
- John 8:34
- John 8:35
- John 8:36
- John 8:37
- John 8:38
- John 8:39
- John 8:40
- John 8:41
- John 8:42
- John 8:43
- John 8:44
- John 8:45
- John 8:46
- John 8:47
Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete)
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People's New Testament
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- John
- John 8:33
- John 8:34
- John 8:35
- John 8:36
- John 8:37
- John 8:38
- John 8:39
- John 8:40
- John 8:41
- John 8:42
- John 8:43
- John 8:44
- John 8:45
- John 8:46
- John 8:47
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- John
- John 8
- John 8:33
- John 8:34
- John 8:35
- John 8:36
- John 8:37
- John 8:38
- John 8:39
- John 8:40
- John 8:41
- John 8:42
- John 8:43
- John 8:44
- John 8:45
- John 8:46
- John 8:47
Wesley's Explanatory Notes
a.
John 8:33 - Greek "seed "; also in verse 37
b.
John 8:38 - Or "presence. Therefore do what you have heard from the Father."
c.
John 8:39 - Some early manuscripts ""If you are Abraham's children," said Jesus, "then"