John 8:34

Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of John 8 · Words of Christ are set in red.

3 songs meet this passage

  • “Obey your master, master”

    Master of Puppets · Metallica

    strains against John 8:34

    Jesus describes sin itself as a master that enslaves; the song dramatizes this bondage vividly but stops short of naming any liberator.

  • Reckless Love · Cory Asbury

    resonates with John 8:31-36

    Pictures God's pursuit as one that tears down deception and sets the captive free, matching Jesus's words on truth and freedom.

  • “Top of the world but I'm still not free”

    One Of The Girls · The Weeknd, JENNIE & Lily Rose Depp

    resonates with John 8:34-36

    She names the bondage honestly, success and pleasure haven't freed her; Jesus names sin's slavery too, though the song stops short of seeking the Son who frees.

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