Book of John - Chapter 8 - Verse 37

When Jesus said, "I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you," he was speaking to a group of Jews who claimed to be the descendants of Abraham, the great patriarch of their faith. However, Jesus was pointing out that even though they were physically descended from Abraham, their hearts were not aligned with God's will. They were seeking to kill Jesus because they were unwilling to accept his teachings and his authority as the Son of God. Jesus was highlighting the difference between being biologically related to a person of faith and actually living out that faith in one's beliefs and actions. This verse serves as a reminder that true faith is more than just a matter of heritage or lineage, but requires a genuine openness to God's word and a willingness to follow it faithfully.