John 8:32

32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 8:32 in Other Translations

32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

32 Then you will experience for yourselves the truth, and the truth will free you."

32 You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

John 8:32 Meaning and Commentary

John 8:32

And ye shall know the truth
Either the truth of the Gospel, the truth as it is in Jesus; meaning, that they should have a larger knowledge of it, while others are ever learning, and never come to the knowledge of the truth; but the spirit of truth should lead them into all truth, and cause them to grow and increase in Gospel light and knowledge; or Jesus himself, who is the way, the truth, and the life; and the sense is, that they should know more of him, of the dignity of his person, of the nature and usefulness of his offices; of the efficacy of his blood, the excellency of his righteousness, and the fulness of his grace, and that for themselves:

and the truth shall make you free;
from ignorance and error, and the prejudices of education, under which the whole nation laboured, and from the thraldom of the law.

John 8:32 In-Context

30 Even as he spoke, many believed in him.

31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.

32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?”

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

Cross References

• 1. ver 36; Romans 8:2; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Galatians 5:1,13; James 2:12