John 8:36

The Truth Will Set You Free · John 8:30–47
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Translations

Modern
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Traditional
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Literal
Therefore if the Son shall set you free, you will be really free.
Latin
Si ergo vos filius liberaverit, vere liberi eritis.

Original

Greek
English
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Notes

The debate about whether Jesus is the Messiah continues from 7:52. Jesus remained at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. During the feast, the conflicts Jesus encountered in chapter 7 continued and intensified.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham

Events

Parallels

2 John 1:4–6

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Freedom, Liberty Humility John, Gospel of Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Abraham: How Regarded by his Descendants Being Free Christian Liberty: Confirmed by Christ Freedom Freedom in Christ Generational Curses Independence Liberty: Figurative Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Righteousness: Pharisees Spiritual Bondage: Christ Delivers From