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"But as it is, 1you are seeking to kill Me, a manwho has 2told you the truth, which I heard from God; thisAbraham did not do.
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"You are doing the deeds of 3your father." They said to Him, "We were not born of fornication; 4we haveoneFather: God."
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Jesussaid to them, "IfGod were your Father, 5you would love Me, 6for I proceededforth and havecome from God, for I have 7not evencome on My owninitiative, but 8He sent Me.