"We are descendants of Abraham," they replied, "and have never been in slavery to any man. What do you mean by saying, 'You shall become free'?"

"I know you are Abraham's descendants; but you are seeking to kill me, Because my teaching has no place in you.

"Abraham is our father," they answered. "If you are indeed Abraham's children," said Jesus "do the deeds of Abraham.

"But now you are seeking to kill me?? man who has told you the truth which I heard from God. Abraham did not do that.

"Now we know that you have a demon," exclaimed the Jews. Abraham died, and so did the prophets; and yet you say, 'If any man obeys my teaching he shall never taste death.'

"You are not greater than our father Abraham, are you? And he died, and the prophets died. Who are you making yourself out to be?"

"Your father Abraham rejoiced that he should see my day; and he saw it and was glad."

"You are not yet fifty years old," said the Jews to him, "and you have seen Abraham?"

"In solemn truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "that before Abraham came into existence, I am."