If the Son therefore, &c. As before, any son is meant. -If the son emancipates you, your freedom is secured; for he is always on the spot to see that his emancipation is carried out." The statement is general, but of course with special reference to the Son of God. If they will abide in His word (John 8:31), He will abide in them (John 6:56), and will take care that the bondage from which His word has freed them is not thrust upon them again.

shall be free indeed Not the same word as is translated -indeed" in John 8:31. -Indeed" or -in reality" may do here; -in truth" or -truly" in John 8:31. Both words are opposed to mere appearance.

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