John 8:39

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The people said to Jesus, “Abraham is our father!” Jesus replied, “If you were Abraham's children, you would do what Abraham did.

Cross References

Galatians 3:7

And so, you should understand that everyone who has faith is a child of Abraham.

Romans 9:7

In fact, when God made the promise to Abraham, he meant only Abraham's descendants by his son Isaac. God was talking only about Isaac when he promised

John 8:37

I know that you are from Abraham's family. Yet you want to kill me, because my message isn't really in your hearts.

Matthew 5:45

Then you will be acting like your Father in heaven. He makes the sun rise on both good and bad people. And he sends rain for the ones who do right and for the ones who do wrong.

Matthew 3:9

And don't start telling yourselves that you belong to Abraham's family. I tell you that God can turn these stones into children for Abraham.

Galatians 3:29

So if you belong to Christ, you are now part of Abraham's family, and you will be given what God has promised.

Romans 4:16

Everything depends on having faith in God, so that God's promise is assured by his great kindness. This promise isn't only for Abraham's descendants who have the Law. It is for all who are Abraham's descendants because they have faith, just as he did. Abraham is the ancestor of us all.

Romans 4:12

This also makes Abraham the father of everyone who is circumcised and has faith in God, as Abraham did before he was circumcised.

John 8:33

They answered, “We are Abraham's children! We have never been anyone's slaves. How can you say we will be set free?”

John 8:43

Why can't you understand what I am talking about? Can't you stand to hear what I am saying?

John 8:56

Your father Abraham was really glad to see me.”