John 8:39

God's Word

The Jews replied to Jesus, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus told them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would do what Abraham did.

Cross References

Matthew 3:9

Don’t think you can say, ‘Abraham is our ancestor.’ I can guarantee that God can raise up descendants for Abraham from these stones.

Matthew 5:45

In this way you show that you are children of your Father in heaven. He makes his sun rise on people whether they are good or evil. He lets rain fall on them whether they are just or unjust.

John 8:33

They replied to Jesus, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and we’ve never been anyone’s slaves. So how can you say that we will be set free?”

John 8:37

I know that you’re Abraham’s descendants. However, you want to kill me because you don’t like what I’m saying.

John 8:43

Why don’t you understand the language I use? Is it because you can’t understand the words I use?

John 8:56

Your father Abraham was pleased to see that my day was coming. He saw it and was happy.”

Romans 4:12

He is also the father of those who not only are circumcised but also are following in the footsteps of his faith. Our father Abraham had that faith before he was circumcised.

Romans 4:16

Therefore, the promise is based on faith so that it can be a gift. Consequently, the promise is guaranteed for every descendant, not only for those who are descendants by obeying Moses’ Teachings but also for those who are descendants by believing as Abraham did. He is the father of all of us,

Romans 9:7

or a descendant of Abraham. However, ⌞as Scripture says,⌟ “Through Isaac your descendants will carry on your name.”

Galatians 3:29

If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants and heirs, as God promised.

Galatians 3:7

You must understand that people who have faith are Abraham’s descendants.