John 8:29-46

29And He who sent Me is [always] with Me; He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.”

30As He said these things, many believed in Him.

31So Jesus was saying to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you abide in My word [continually obeying My teachings and living in accordance with them, then] you are truly My disciples.

32And you will know the truth [regarding salvation], and the truth will set you free [from the penalty of sin].”

33They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been enslaved to anyone. What do You mean by saying, ‘You will be set free’?”

34Jesus answered, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, everyone who practices sin habitually is a slave of sin.

35Now the slave does not remain in a household forever; the son [of the master] does remain forever.

36So if the Son makes you free, then you are unquestionably free.

37I know that you are Abraham’s descendants; yet you plan to kill Me, because My word has no place [to grow] in you [and it makes no change in your heart].

38I tell the things that I have seen at My Father’s side [in His very presence]; so you also do the things that you heard from your father.”

39They answered, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, “If you are [truly] Abraham’s children, then do the works of Abraham and follow his example.

40But as it is, you want to kill Me, a Man who has told you the truth, which I heard from God. This is not the way Abraham acted.

41You are doing the works of your [own] father.” They said to Him, “We are not illegitimate children; we have one [spiritual] Father: God.”

42Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father [but He is not], you would love and recognize Me, for I came from God [out of His very presence] and have arrived here. For I have not even come on My own initiative [as self-appointed], but He [is the One who] sent Me.

43Why do you misunderstand what I am saying? It is because [your spiritual ears are deaf and] you are unable to hear [the truth of] My word.

44You are of your father the devil, and it is your will to practice the desires [which are characteristic] of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks what is natural to him, for he is a liar and the father of lies and half-truths.

45But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me [and continue in your unbelief].

46Which one of you [has proof and] convicts Me of sin? If I speak truth, why do you not believe Me?