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As He spoke these words, many believed in Him.
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Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.
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And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
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They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can you say, 'You will be made free'?"
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Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin.
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And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever.
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Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.
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"I know that you are Abraham's descendants, but you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.
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I speak what I have seen with My Father, and you do what you have seen with your father."
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They answered and said to Him, "Abraham is our father." Jesus said to them, "If you were Abraham's children, you would do the works of Abraham.
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But now you seek to kill Me, a Man who has told you the truth which I heard from God. Abraham did not do this.