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Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is the bondservant of sin.
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A Deeper Kind of Slavery
Commentators explain that Jesus redirects the conversation from political freedom, which his audience claimed, to a deeper spiritual reality. He defines true bondage not as servitude to a nation, but as slavery to sin. This spiritual slavery, as Matthew Henry notes, is a concept carnal hearts struggle to grasp, but it is the central issue Jesus addresses.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Whosoever committeth sin. In this passage Jesus shows them that he did not refer to political bondage, but to the slavery of the …
Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant of sin (πας ο ποιων την αμαρτιαν δουλος εστιν [της αμαρτιασ]). The Western class …
19th Century
Anglican
Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.—The Cambridge MS. and some of the Fathers omit the words “of sin”; but th…
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Baptist
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: …
Jesus’ reply dealt with the spiritual aspect of freedom. Sin enslaves because every act of disobedience to God creates an atmosphere of alienation …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing the remedy for escaping from the darkness, Christ now demonstrates its effectiveness. He first explains the remedy's power …
