33 They answered Him, ^a“We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will be made free’?”  ‡

34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, ^awhoever commits sin is a slave of sin.  ‡

36 ^aTherefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.  ‡

37 “I know that you are Abraham’s descendants, but ^ayou seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.  ‡