8 ³¹ Turning to the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, 'If you dwell within the revelation I have brought, you are indeed my disciples; 8 ³² you shall know the truth, and the truth will set you free.' 8 ³³ They replied, 'We are Abraham's descendants; we have never been in slavery to any man. What do you mean by saying, "You will become free men"?' 8 ³⁴ 'In very truth I tell you', said Jesus, 'that everyone who commits sin is a slave. 8 ³⁵ The slave has no permanent standing in the household, but the son belongs to it for ever. 8 ³⁶ If then the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free.
8 ³⁷ 'I know that you are descended from Abraham, but you are bent on killing me because my teaching makes no headway with you. 8 ³⁸ I am revealing in words what I saw in my Father's presence; and you are revealing in action what you learned from your father.'