39“Abraham is our father,” they answered. “If you were Abraham’s children,” said Jesus, “then you wouldSome early manuscripts “If you are Abraham’s children,” said Jesus, “thendo what Abraham did.40As it is, you are looking for a way to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham did not do such things.
41You are doing the works of your own father.” “We are not illegitimate children,” they protested. “The only Father we have is God himself.”