27. But they did not understand that he spoke to them of the Father.
28. Then Jesus said unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then ye shall know that I AM and that I do nothing of myself, but as my Father has taught me, I speak these things.
29. And he that sent me is with me: the Father has not left me alone, for I always do those things that please him.
30. As he spoke these words, many believed in him.
31. Then Jesus said to those Jews who had believed him, If ye abide in my word, ye shall be my disciples indeed;
32. and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.
33. They answered him, We are Abraham’s seed, and we have never served anyone; how sayest thou, Ye shall be set free?
34. Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever commits sin is the slave of sin.
35. And the slave does not abide in the house for ever, but the Son abides for ever.
36. If the Son therefore shall set you free, ye shall be free indeed.
37. I know that ye are Abraham’s seed, but ye seek to kill me because my word has no place in you.
38. I speak that which I have seen with my Father, and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.
39. They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus said unto them, If ye were Abraham’s sons, ye would do the works of Abraham.
40. But now ye seek to kill me, a man that has told you the truth, which I have heard of God; Abraham did not do this.
41. Ye do the deeds of your father. Then they said to him, We are not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.