John 8:30-36

New International Version

³⁰ Even as he spoke, many believed in him.^(A)

Dispute Over Whose Children Jesus’ Opponents Are

³¹ To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching,^(B) you are really my disciples. ³² Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”^(C)

³³ They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants^(D) and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?”

³⁴ Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.^{(E) 35} Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever.^{(F) 36} So if the Son sets you free,^(G) you will be free indeed.