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John 8:32-39 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

32. Then you will know the truth. And the truth will set you free."

33. They answered him, "We are Abraham's children. We have never been slaves of anyone. So how can you say that we will be set free?"

34. Jesus replied, "What I'm about to tell you is true. Everyone who sins is a slave of sin.

35. A slave has no lasting place in the family. But a son belongs to the family forever.

36. So if the Son of Man sets you free, you will really be free.

37. "I know you are Abraham's children. But you are ready to kill me. You have no room for my word.

38. I am telling you what I saw when I was with my Father. You do what you have heard from your father. "

39. "Abraham is our father," they answered. Jesus said, "Are you really Abraham's children? If you are, you will do the things Abraham did.

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