"Atzīstiet patiesību un patiesība darīs jūs brīvus". I always though that it meant - you should tell truth and that will make you free. And that is true. Lie can catch people or make them create new lie. I like to tell truth as then I don't have to remember what I can say and what not to keep in line with what was said previously. I don't have to pretend and that really makes me feel free. Sometimes I may seem nerdy or funny but you know? I don't care because I am free.
Just now checking English translation it makes me think more that knowing the Truth may be the main idea of this verse.
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Hi, I enjoyed your happy optimistic outlook. I am an American Christian, just saying hi and wanting to comment about John 8:32.
A key to understanding that verse is to start reading 2 verses prior and take 30-32 as all part of one thought.
In verse 30 we see that many believed in Him. Yahushua's instructions to them was that if they lived in His Word, then you would be really His disciples.
After all many people *believe in God.* But do little or nothing with it. Yahushua is telling them they need to walk with Him, to live what He taught and showed by example.
In doing that we learn what real truth is and are set free by it.
So simple - live in Him, His truth which you are living sets you free.
Thanks for reading this.
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