The truth will make you free
John 8:31–32 — Meaning, Context and Bible Study
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John 8:31–32 WEB
31Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. 32You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
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Context
Jesus speaks to people who had believed him: if they continue in his word, they will know the truth, and the truth will set them free from slavery to sin (8:34-36).
Read it in its setting. Often quoted about truth in general; Jesus speaks of knowing him and his word.