34. Jesus answered them, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, Whoever commits and practices sin is the slave of sin.
35. Now a slave does not remain in a household permanently (forever); the son [of the house] does remain forever.
36. So if the Son liberates you [makes you free men], then you are really and unquestionably free.
37. [Yes] I know that you are Abraham's offspring; yet you plan to kill Me, because My word has no entrance (makes no progress, does not find any place) in you.
38. I tell the things which I have seen and learned at My Father's side, and your actions also reflect what you have heard and learned from your father.
39. They retorted, Abraham is our father. Jesus said, If you were [truly] Abraham's children, then you would do the works of Abraham [follow his example, do as Abraham did].
40. But now [instead] you are wanting and seeking to kill Me, a Man Who has told you the truth which I have heard from God. This is not the way Abraham acted.
41. You are doing the works of your [own] father. They said to Him, We are not illegitimate children and born out of fornication; we have one Father, even God.
42. Jesus said to them, If God were your Father, you would love Me and respect Me and welcome Me gladly, for I proceeded (came forth) from God [out of His very presence]. I did not even come on My own authority or of My own accord (as self-appointed); but He sent Me.