31. So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you really are My disciples.
32. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
33. “We are descendants of Abraham,” they answered Him, “and we have never been enslaved to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will become free’? ”
34. Jesus responded, “I assure you: Everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin.
35. A slave does not remain in the household forever, but a son does remain forever.
36. Therefore, if the Son sets you free, you really will be free.
37. I know you are descendants of Abraham, but you are trying to kill Me because My word is not welcome among you.
38. I speak what I have seen in the presence of the Father; therefore, you do what you have heard from your father.”
39. “Our father is Abraham! ” they replied.“If you were Abraham’s children,” Jesus told them, “you would do what Abraham did.
40. But now you are trying to kill Me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham did not do this!