John 8:33-39

33“We are descendants of Abraham,” they replied, “and have never been anyone’s slaves! How can you say, ‘You will become free’?”

34Jesus answered them, “I tell you the solemn truth, everyone who practices sin is a slave of sin.

35The slave does not remain in the family forever, but the son remains forever.

36So if the son sets you free, you will be really free.

37I know that you are Abraham’s descendants. But you want to kill me, because my teaching makes no progress among you.

38I am telling you the things I have seen while with the Father; as for you, practice the things you have heard from the Father!”

39They answered him, “Abraham is our father!” Jesus replied, “If you are Abraham’s children, you would be doing the deeds of Abraham.