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31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.
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31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.
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32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
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32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
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33 They answered him, "We are Abraham's descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?"
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33 They answered him, "We are Abraham's descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?"
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34 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.
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34 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.
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35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever.
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35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever.
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36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
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36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
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| 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 Bible Online) |
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 Bible Online) |
