"We are descendants of Abraham," was their answer, "and have never yet been in slavery to any one. What do you mean by saying 'you will be set free'?"

I know that you are descendants of Abraham; yet you are seeking to put me to death, because my Message finds no place in your hearts.

"Our father is Abraham," was their answer. "If you are Abraham's children," replied Jesus, "do what Abraham did.

But, as it is, you are seeking to put me to death--a man who has told you the Truth as he heard it from God. Abraham did not act in that way.

"Now we are sure that you are possessed by a demon," the Jews replied. "Abraham died, and so did the Prophets; and yet you say 'If any one lays my Message to heart, he will never know death.'

Are you greater than our ancestor Abraham, who died? And the Prophets died too. Whom do you make yourself out to be?"

Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day; and he did see it, and was glad."

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

"In truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "before Abraham existed I was."