John 8:37 cpdv — I know that you are sons of Abraham. But you are seeking to kill me, because my word has not taken hold in you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I know that you are sons of Abraham. But you are seeking to kill me, because my word has not taken hold in you. "

— John 8:37, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 8 — Context

34

Jesus answered them: “Amen, amen, I say to you, that everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin.

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Now the slave does not abide in the house for eternity. Yet the Son does abide in eternity.

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Therefore, if the Son has set you free, then you will truly be free.

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I know that you are sons of Abraham. But you are seeking to kill me, because my word has not taken hold in you.

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I speak what I have seen with my Father. And you do what you have seen with your father.”

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They responded and said to him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them: “If you are the sons of Abraham, then do the works of Abraham.

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But now you are seeking to kill me, a man who has spoken the truth to you, which I have heard from God. This is not what Abraham did.

John 8:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:37 say?
John 8:37 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I know that you are sons of Abraham. But you are seeking to kill me, because my word has not taken hold in you. ”
Where is John 8:37 in the Bible?
John 8:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 37.
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 8:37.
What translation should I read John 8:37 in?
John 8:37 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 8:37?
John 8:37 reads (CPDV): “I know that you are sons of Abraham. But you are seeking to kill me, because my word has not taken hold in you. ” 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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