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John 8:36

John 8:36
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

They answered and said unto him,.... On account of his making mention of a father, whose works they did, and whom they imitated:

Abraham is our father; meaning their only one, nor had they any…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

If the Son ... - The Son of God - heir of all things - who is forever with God, and who has therefore the right and power to liberate men from their thraldom. Shall make you free - Shall deliver you…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 8:31-37

We have in these verses,

I. A comfortable doctrine laid down concerning the spiritual liberty of Christ's disciples, intended for the encouragement of those Jews that believed. Christ, knowing that…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

If the Son therefore, &c. As before, any son is meant. -If the son emancipates you, your freedom is secured; for he is always on the spot to see that his emancipation is carried out." The statement is…