John 8:27-37

27 They did not perceive that He was speaking to them of the Father.

28 So Jesus added, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He. Of myself I do nothing; but as the Father has taught me, so I speak.

29 And He who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone: for I do always what is pleasing to Him."

30 As He thus spoke, many became believers in Him.

31 Jesus therefore said to those of the Jews who had now believed in Him, "As for you, if you hold fast to my teaching, then you are truly my disciples;

32 and you shall know the Truth, and the Truth will make you free."

33 "We are descendants of Abraham," they answered, "and have never at any time been in slavery to any one. What do those words of yours mean, `You shall become free'?"

34 "In most solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that every one who commits sin is the slave of sin.

35 Now a slave does not remain permanently in his master's house, but a son does.

36 If then the Son shall make you free, you will be free indeed.

37 You are descendants of Abraham, I know; but you want to kill me, because my teaching gains no ground within you.