John 8:44

You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies.

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4 songs meet this passage

  • Chain Breaker · Zach Williams

    strains against John 8:44

    The 'same old lies' recall Jesus' description of the devil as a liar from the beginning, the voice this song urges listeners to stop trusting.

  • “Heaven isn't real”

    Liar · Jelly Roll

    strains against John 8:44

    The voice in the song is named a liar, echoing Jesus' description of the devil as the father of lies who has nothing true in him.

  • “Master, master, you promised only lies”

    Master of Puppets · Metallica

    resonates with John 8:44

    The 'master' as a lying, destructive force mirrors the biblical picture of the deceiver whose promises end in ruin.

  • “The Devil's a lie and now he fini”

    24 · Kanye West

    resonates with John 8:44

    Names the enemy as a liar, consistent with the song's declaration against deception and despair.

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