John 5:29

and will come out – those who have done good rising to life, and those who have lived evil lives rising for condemnation.

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In The King James Version

And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

In Context

28Do not wonder at this; for the time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice,

30I can do nothing of myself; I judge as I am taught; and the judgment that I give is just, because my aim is not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:31“When the Son of Man has come in his glory and all the angels with him, then he will take his seat on his throne of glory;

Acts 24:15and I have a hope that rests in God – a hope which they also cherish – that there will one day be a resurrection of good and bad alike.

Galatians 6:8For the person who sows the field of their earthly nature will from that earthly nature reap corruption; while the one who sows the field of the spirit will from that spirit reap eternal life.

Hebrews 13:16Never forget to do kindly acts and to share what you have with others, for such sacrifices are acceptable to God.

Matthew Henry on John 5:18-31

Christ's Discourse with the Jews; All Judgment Committed to Christ; The Christian Charter. 17 But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. 18 Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God. 19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth… Read the whole commentary →

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