John 8:37

37 "I know that you are 1Abraham's descendants; yet 2you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.

John 8:37 In-Context

35 "The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever.
36 "So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
37 "I know that you are Abraham's descendants; yet you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.
38 "I speak the things which I have seen with My Father; therefore you also do the things which you heard from your father."
39 They answered and said to Him, "Abraham is our father." Jesus said to them, "If you are Abraham's children, do the deeds of Abraham.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Matthew 3:9; John 8:39
  • 2. John 7:1; John 8:40

Footnotes 1

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