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John 8:35 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for John 8:35 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 8 verse 35 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.”
John 8:35 (KJV)
Commentary on John 8:35
The servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever—Jesus contrasts two figures: δοῦλος (doulos, slave/servant) and υἱός (huios, son). The slave has no permanent place (οὐ μένει/ou menei, 'does not remain') in the household; he can be sold, dismissed, or expelled. The son remains εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα (eis ton aiōna, 'into the age'—forever), possessing inherent, unlosable rights as heir.This verse functions as parable and typology. As parable, it illustrates Israel's situation: claiming Abraham's household, they're actually slaves to sin (v.34), possessing no guarantee of permanenc...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 8:35
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“God sent out his Son”
“but you received the Spirit of adoption”
“Cast out this handmaid and her son! For the son of this handmaid will not be heir with my son, Isaac.”
“Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman.”
“it shall be his to the year of liberty; then it shall return to the prince; but as for his inheritance”
“for a testimony of those things which were afterward to be spoken”
“and the world will see me no more; but you will see me. Because I live”
“in sanctification of the Spirit”
“He will miserably destroy those miserable men, and will lease out the vineyard to other farmers, who will give him the fruit in its season.”