John 8:35-39 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

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.

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