John 8:39

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

"Our father is Abraham," was their answer. "If you are Abraham's children," replied Jesus, "do what Abraham did.

Cross References

Matthew 3:9

And do not think that you can say among yourselves 'Abraham is our ancestor,' for I tell you that out of these very stones God is able to raise descendants for Abraham!

Matthew 5:45

That you may become Sons of your Father who is in Heaven; for he causes his sun to rise upon bad and good alike, and sends rain upon the righteous and upon the unrighteous.

John 8:33

"We are descendants of Abraham," was their answer, "and have never yet been in slavery to any one. What do you mean by saying 'you will be set free'?"

John 8:37

I know that you are descendants of Abraham; yet you are seeking to put me to death, because my Message finds no place in your hearts.

John 8:43

How is it that you do not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to listen to my Message.

John 8:56

Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day; and he did see it, and was glad."

Romans 4:12

As well as father of the circumcised-to those who are not only circumcised, but who also follow our father Abraham in that faith which he had while still uncircumcised.

Romans 4:16

That is why all is made to depend upon faith, that all may be God's gift, and in order that the fulfillment of the promise may be made certain for all Abraham's descendants-not only for those who take their stand on the Law, but also for those who take their stand on the faith of Abraham. (He is the Father of us all;

Romans 9:7

Nor, because they are Abraham's descendants, are they all his Children; but-'It is Isaac's children who will be called thy descendants.'

Galatians 3:29

And, since you belong to Christ, it follows that you are Abraham's offspring and, under the promise, sharers in the inheritance.

Galatians 3:7

You see, then, that those whose lives are based on faith are the Sons of Abraham.