John 8:36
John 8:36 in Multiple Translations
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
If then the son makes you free, you will be truly free.
If the Son sets you free, then you're truly free.
If that Sonne therefore shall make you free, ye shalbe free in deede.
if then the son may make you free, in reality ye shall be free.
If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
If therefore the son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.
So if you allow me to free you, you will truly be free.
And the boss’s son can let slaves go free. If he does that, they are not slaves any more. Well, God is the biggest boss, and I am his son. And I can make you properly free, so that you can stop doing bad things.
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Greek Word Reference — John 8:36
Study Notes — John 8:36
- Context
- Cross References
- John 8:36 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on John 8:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 8:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 8:36
- Trapp's Commentary on John 8:36
- Ellicott's Commentary on John 8:36
- Cambridge Bible on John 8:36
- Barnes' Notes on John 8:36
- Whedon's Commentary on John 8:36
- Sermons on John 8:36
Context — The Truth Will Set You Free
36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
37I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you. 38I speak of what I have seen in the presence of the Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Corinthians 3:17 | Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. |
| 2 | Galatians 5:1 | It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery. |
| 3 | Romans 8:2 | For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death. |
| 4 | John 8:31–32 | So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” |
| 5 | Luke 4:18 | “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, |
| 6 | Zechariah 9:11–12 | As for you, because of the blood of My covenant, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit. Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; even today I declare that I will restore to you double. |
| 7 | Isaiah 61:1 | The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, |
| 8 | Isaiah 49:24–25 | Can the plunder be snatched from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be delivered? Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. |
| 9 | Psalms 119:133 | Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me. |
| 10 | Psalms 119:32 | I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart. |
John 8:36 Summary
[This verse means that when Jesus sets us free, we are really and truly free from the power of sin. As Jesus says in John 8:36, 'if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.' This freedom is a gift from God, and it's available to everyone who puts their trust in Jesus (Romans 3:24). When we receive this freedom, we are able to live a new life, one that is free from the control of sin and filled with the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 6:18).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be set free by the Son?
To be set free by the Son means to be liberated from the bondage of sin, as Jesus teaches in John 8:36, and to be given eternal life, as promised in John 3:16 and John 10:28.
How does the Son set us free?
The Son sets us free through His sacrifice on the cross, as described in Romans 5:8, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, as taught in 2 Corinthians 3:17.
What does it mean to be 'free indeed'?
To be 'free indeed' means to experience true freedom from sin and its consequences, as Jesus promises in John 8:36, and to be able to live a life of obedience to God, as taught in Romans 6:18 and Galatians 5:1.
Is this freedom only for certain people?
No, this freedom is available to all people, as Jesus teaches in John 3:16 and Revelation 22:17, and is not limited to any particular group or individual.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I feel trapped or bound, and how can I apply the truth of John 8:36 to experience freedom?
- How does my understanding of Jesus as the Son of God impact my ability to receive freedom from Him?
- In what ways can I live out my freedom in Christ, and how can I share this freedom with others?
- What does it mean for me to be a 'son' or 'daughter' of God, as mentioned in John 8:35, and how does this relate to my experience of freedom in Christ?
Gill's Exposition on John 8:36
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 8:36
Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 8:36
Trapp's Commentary on John 8:36
Ellicott's Commentary on John 8:36
Cambridge Bible on John 8:36
Barnes' Notes on John 8:36
Whedon's Commentary on John 8:36
Sermons on John 8:36
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The Power of the Holy Ghost (2 of 2) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the New Covenant and the freedom it brings. He shares his personal journey of preaching since childhood and |
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The Meaning of Life - 4. From Negative to Positive Believing by Norman Grubb | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that humans are naturally inclined towards negativity due to the negative world we live in. They discuss how people often view their problems |
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(John) 11 - the Light Refused by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker uses an illustration of a plane losing engine power to explain the Christian life. He emphasizes the importance of relying on the power of the Holy Spir |
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The Challenge of Every Christian - Part 3 by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of preaching the word of God to a group of young people who were part of a gospel beat group. Despite initial resistance from the |
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(John - Part 34): If the Son Shall Make You Free, Ye Shall Be Free Indeed by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of examining one's conduct to determine their true nature. He highlights the need for humility and a willingness to learn, as |
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Freedom From Masterbation and Sensuality by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the need to flee from sin, particularly addressing the issue of justifying masturbation as not a sin. It highlights the importance of seeking biblical guidan |
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Loosed From Thine Infirmity by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of the gospel to break the power of long-standing complaints and habits. He shares the story of a woman who had been crippled for |





