John 8:36 kjv — If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

King James Version

"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."

— John 8:36, King James Version

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John 8 — Context

33

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

34

Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

35

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

36

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

37

I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.

38

I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.

39

They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

John 8:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:36 say?
John 8:36 in the King James Version reads: “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”
Where is John 8:36 in the Bible?
John 8:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 36.
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 8:36.
What translation should I read John 8:36 in?
John 8:36 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 8:36?
John 8:36 reads (KJV): “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” 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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