John 8:31

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31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.

John 8:31 in Other Translations

KJV
31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him,If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
ESV
31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples,
NLT
31 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.
MSG
31 Then Jesus turned to the Jews who had claimed to believe in him. "If you stick with this, living out what I tell you, you are my disciples for sure.
CSB
31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, you really are My disciples.

John 8:31 In-Context

29 The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.”
30 Even as he spoke, many believed in him.
31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.
32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?”

Cross References 1

  • 1. John 15:7; 2 John 9
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