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John 8:32 akjv — And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ¶

American King James Version

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ¶ "

— John 8:32, American King James Version

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John 8 — Context

29

And he that sent me is with me: the Father has not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

30

As he spoke these words, many believed on him.

31

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed;

32

And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ¶

33

They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how say you, You shall be made free?

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Jesus answered them, Truly, truly, I say to you, Whoever commits sin is the servant of sin.

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And the servant stays not in the house for ever: but the Son stays ever.

John 8:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:32 say?
John 8:32 in the American King James Version reads: “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ¶ ”
Where is John 8:32 in the Bible?
John 8:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 32.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 8:32.
What translation should I read John 8:32 in?
John 8:32 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 8:32?
John 8:32 reads (AKJV): “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ¶ ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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