We be Abraham's seed (Σπερμα Αβρααμ εσμεν). "We are Abraham's seed," the proudest boast of the Jews, of Sarah the freewoman and no…

They answered him. Not those who believed in him, but some who stood by and heard him.

We be Abraham's seed. We are the ch…

They answered him—that is, the Jews who had believed in Him (John 8:31). There is no indication that this answer was m…

But if any man is a worshipper of God, and does his will, him he hears. Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of …

St. John Chrysostom: Our Lord wished to test the faith of those who believed, so that it might not be only a superficial belie…

The freedom Jesus spoke of was spiritual freedom from sin and its effects, as the following context shows. The Jews’ response indicates that they w…

We are Abraham's seed. It is uncertain if the Evangelist here introduces the same persons who formerly spoke, or others. My opinion is tha…

They answered him
Not the believing Jews, whom he peculiarly addressed, but the unbelieving Jews, who were present, …

Such power attended our Lord's words that many were convinced and professed to believe in him. He encouraged them to attend his teaching, rely on h…

1. After showing the remedy for escaping from the darkne , Christ now demonstrates its effectivene . He first explains the remedy's power an…