John 8:33

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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Other Translations for John 8:33

BSB
"We are Abraham's descendants," they answered. "We have never been slaves to anyone. How can You say we will be set free?"
AKJV
They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how say you, You shall be made free?
CPDV
They answered him: "We are the offspring of Abraham, and we have never been a slave to anyone. How can you say, 'You shall be set free?' "
ERV
They answered unto him, We be Abraham's seed, and have never yet been in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
NHEB
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?'"
SMT
They answered him, We are Abraham's seed, and have never served any; how sayest thou, That ye shall be free?

Commentary for John 8:33

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 8:33
Summary
Questioners deny personal bondage
Event
Jews challenge Jesus's claim
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative