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Bible verse
John 8:36
“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”
What it means
Jesus promises a freedom that goes deeper than any earthly liberty. When the Son sets us free, we are free indeed, released from the grip of sin, shame, and every old chain. This is not freedom to do whatever we want, but freedom to become who we were made to be, alive to God. No habit or history is stronger than His liberating power. What He frees, He frees for good. In Christ we stop striving to earn release and simply receive the freedom only He can give.
John 8:36 at a glance
| Reference | John 8:36 |
|---|---|
| Book | John |
| Chapter to read it in | John 8 |
| Topic | identity |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 2 Corinthians 3:17
- Galatians 5:1
- Romans 8:2
- John 8:31-32
- Luke 4:18
- Zechariah 9:11-12
- Isaiah 61:1
- Isaiah 49:24-25
- Psalms 119:133
- Psalms 119:32
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find John 8:36?
It is in John, in John 8. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with John 8:36?
Readers most often set it beside 2 Corinthians 3:17, Galatians 5:1, Romans 8:2, John 8:31-32. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray John 8:36?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see John 8:36 and you know every person there by name. We bring you John 8:36, identity. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of John 8 today, not only the one verse.
- Write John 8:36 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
