John 8 30 While he was saying these things, many people believed in him.} 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, “If you continue to accept and obey my teaching, you are really my followers.} 32 You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”} 33 They answered, “We are Abraham’s descendants. And we have never been slaves. So why do you say that we will be free?”} 34 Jesus said, “The truth is, everyone who sins is a slave—a slave to sin.} 35 A slave does not stay with a family forever. But a son belongs to the family forever.} 36 So if the Son makes you free, you are really free.}