John 8:27-34

²⁷They did not understand that he was speaking to them about the Father.

²⁸Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then will you know that I AM, and that I do nothing of myself. As the Father taught me, I speak these things.

²⁹He who sent me is with me, and he has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.”

³⁰As Jesus was saying these things, many believed in him.

³¹Jesus said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples;

³²and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

³³They answered him, “We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves of anyone; how can you say, 'You will be set free'?”

³⁴Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.