John 8:28-42
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28 Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.
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29 And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
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30 As he spake these words, many believed on him.
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31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
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32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
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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?
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34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
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35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
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36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
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37 I 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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38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.
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39 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
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40 But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.
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41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.
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42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.