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John 8:32
(Coptic-Sahidic Bible)
ⲀⲨⲰ ⲦⲈⲦⲚⲀⲤⲞⲨⲚ ⲦⲘⲈ ⲀⲨⲰ ⲦⲘⲈ ⲚⲀⲢ ⲦⲎⲨⲦⲚ ⲚⲢⲘϨⲈ.

translation:

And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.

summary:

“The truth will make you free”

Apparently, Jesus’ words are having a powerful effect on some of the people, for we read “as He spoke these words many believed in Him” (John 8:30). Turning His attention now to these believers, Jesus says, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:31-32). ¹⁹

We note here that it is not the truth alone that will set them free. This promise is preceded by the words, “If you abide in My word, you are my disciples indeed.” In other words, Jesus is saying that the truth will set the disciples free if they live according to it. That is what it means to abide in His word. If they do this, they will come to know and love what truth teaches. At that point, they will be His disciples indeed. They will do good simply because it is good, and because they love doing good. This is the essence of heavenly freedom. It’s what Jesus means when He says, “The truth shall set you free.”

When the people in the crowd hear this, some are confused. They say, “We are the seed of Abraham. We have never been in bondage to anyone. How can you say, ‘You will be made free’?” (John 8:33).

This is an interesting response, especially when we consider the history of Abraham’s descendants. They were slaves in Egypt for over four hundred years. Under the leadership of Moses, they escaped bondage for a while, only to be taken into captivity again by the Assyrians, then by the Babylonians, then by the Persians, and then by the Greeks. Even at the time of this incident, the Jewish nation was under Roman occupation. Therefore, it could be said that for much of their history they had been in captivity, bondage, or servitude. As it is written in the divine prelude to the Ten Commandments: “I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage” (Exodus 20:2). Therefore, the statement, “We have never been in bondage to anyone” either ignores or flatly denies the experience of previous generations.

The response of these people represents something that takes place in every person. Before we have begun to embark on a spiritual journey, we do not realize how deeply we have been enslaved by our passions, our envies, our resentments, and our selfish ambitions. Our spiritual eyes are still relatively closed to the numerous evils that enslave us and make us do their bidding. At such times, it seems to us that we have never been in bondage to anyone. This is only because we do not see the various ways that we are all, from time to time, in bondage. For example, most people are familiar with the bondage associated with substance abuse. But there are other kinds of bondage as well, less obvious but no less destructive. At those times when we are unable to forgive, or cannot stop complaining, or cannot refrain from anger, we are also in bondage — spiritual bondage.

This is why Jesus says, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave to sin. And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you are free indeed” (John 8:35-36).

A practical application

When truth comes into your life, you may understand it, but still not want to do it. This is the natural resistance of your old will. Nevertheless, if you compel yourself to do what you know is true, praying for the power to do so, a miracle of transformation can take place. For example, starting to exercise regularly or giving up criticism may be difficult at first. However, as you persevere, knowing that this is the right thing to do, you begin to experience how good it feels to have a healthy body or a respectful attitude. In this regard, give yourself a task based on truth. It could be on the plane of your natural life, like exercising regularly, or on the plane of your spiritual life, like giving up criticism. As you do this, notice how the Lord gradually forms a new will within you. After a period of time, you begin to realize that you are no longer compelling yourself to do what is true. You see and feel how good it is. This leads to loving to do what is true. You realize that “the Son has set you free.” This is true freedom.

Embrace Forgiveness
Just as Jesus forgave the adulterous woman, we are called to receive His forgiveness and extend it to others, living a life of repentance and grace.

Walk in the Light
Commit to following Jesus daily, allowing His light to guide your decisions and actions, steering clear of spiritual darkness.

Abide in the Word
Make a habit of studying and meditating on Scripture, allowing it to transform your mind and set you free from the bondage of sin.

Acknowledge Jesus’ Divinity
Recognize and worship Jesus as the eternal Son of God, whose presence and power transcend time and history.

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