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31 Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples,
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To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.
32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
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Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
33 They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham, and have never been in bondage to any one. How is it that you say, 'You will be made free'?"
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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?”
34 Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, every one who commits sin is a slave to sin.
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Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.
35 The slave does not continue in the house for ever; the son continues for ever.
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Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever.
36 So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
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So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
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