John 8:34

Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

World English Bible

Jesus answered them, “Most certainly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is the bondservant of sin.

American Standard Version

Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant of sin.

Geneva Bible 1599

Iesus answered them, Verely, verely I say vnto you, that whosoeuer committeth sinne, is the seruant of sinne.

Darby Translation

Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say to you, Every one that practises sin is the bondman of sin.

Young's Literal Translation

Jesus answered them, 'Verily, verily, I say to you — Every one who is committing sin, is a servant of the sin,

Bible in Basic English

And this was the answer Jesus gave them: Truly I say to you, Everyone who does evil is the servant of sin.

In context

33“We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered. “We have never been slaves to anyone. How can You say we will be set free?”

35A slave does not remain in the house forever, but a son remains forever.

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