Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant of sin (πας ο ποιων την αμαρτιαν δουλος εστιν [της αμαρτιασ]). The Western class …

Whosoever committeth sin. In this passage Jesus shows them that he did not refer to political bondage, but to the slavery of the …

Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.—The Cambridge MS. and some of the Fathers omit the words “of sin”; but th…

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: …

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

Jesus’ reply dealt with the spiritual aspect of freedom. Sin enslaves because every act of disobedience to God creates an atmosphere of alienation …

Every man who commits sin is the slave of sin. This is an argument drawn from contrary things. They boasted that they were free. He proves…

Jesus answered them, verily verily I say to you
Taking no notice of their civil liberty, to which he could easily ha…

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…