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John 8:35

And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
John 8:35 · King James Version

In other versions

  • And the bondservant abideth not in the house for ever: the son abideth for ever.

    ASV

  • Now the servant does not go on living in the house for ever, but the son does.

    BBE

  • Now the bondman abides not in the house for ever: the son abides for ever.

    DBY

  • A bondservant doesn't live in the house forever. A son remains forever.

    WEB

  • and the servant doth not remain in the house -- to the age, the son doth remain -- to the age;

    YLT

  • And the servant abides not in the house for ever: but the Son abides ever.

    ENG

  • And the servant abideth not in the house for ever, but the Son abideth for ever.

    WBT

  • A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son belongs to it forever.

    BSB

In context

33They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?

34Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

35And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.

36If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

37I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.

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