34Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.
35A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son belongs to it forever.
36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
— John 8:34-36

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Illustration of John 8:33-34 NLT

Illustration of John 8:33-34 NLT -- "But we are descendants of Abraham," [the Jews] said. "We have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean, 'You will be set free'?" Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin."