31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, "If you continue in my word, 8:31 Or my teaching, or my message, also in v. 37, 8:31 Jn 2:22; 18:32you really are my disciples.32 You will know the truth, 8:32 Ps 119:142; Jn 14:6; 2Th 2:10and the truth will set you free."
33 "We are descendants 8:33 Or offspring; lit seed, also in v. 37; Jn 7:42 of Abraham," 8:33 Gn 16:15; Jn 8:37; Heb 2:16 they answered him, "and we have never been enslaved to anyone. How can you say, ‘You will become free’? "
34 Jesus responded, "Truly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin. 8:34 Rm 6:17–20; 2Pt 2:1935 A slave does not remain in the household forever, 8:35 1Jn 2:17but a son does remain forever. 8:35 Gn 21:10; Lk 15:31; Gl 4:3036 So if the Son sets you free, you really will be free.