John 8:35
A slave does not remain in the house forever, but a son remains forever.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
In Context
34Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.
36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Cross References
Genesis 21:10and she said to Abraham, “Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac!”
Matthew 21:41“He will bring those wretches to a wretched end,” they replied, “and will rent out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him his share of the fruit at harvest time.”
John 14:19In a little while the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live.
Romans 8:29For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.
Galatians 4:30But what does the Scripture say? “Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with the free woman’s son.”
Hebrews 3:5Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later.
Matthew Henry on John 8:32-38
Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees. 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 33 They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? 34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. 35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son… Read the whole commentary →