“It is also possible for one who happens to be the [biological] seed of Abraham by diligence to become his [spiritual] child. And it is possible, by neglect and poor stewardship, for one to cease to be his seed. There was still hope for them, however, to whom the saying was addressed. Jesus knew that they were the seed…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — COMMENTARY ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 20.32-33, 41, 43, 45
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37I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.
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35And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
36If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
— John 8:37 —
38I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.
39They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.