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.”
I think we've all heard this in some form or another at some point in our lives but it actually doesn't mean quite what you think it means. When reading the Bible you have to pay attention to context and word choice more than anything else or you will misunderstand. John uses the same word for truth many times throughout this book of the bible. The word for truth he uses comes from the Greek word altheia. The full meaning of this word is unveiled reality. So, what he was really saying in the original translation is that the unveiled reality of who He is and who God is will set you free.
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EspiritualThis a book of my favorite quotes. Incidently they're all from the Bible but I think they are good to hear even if you aren't a Christian. I think y'all will like what you see, but if not, then it's up to you to decide if you want to keep reading. S...
