John 5:39
You search the scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life, and these same scriptures testify about me,
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In Context
38You do not have his word remaining in you, for you are not believing in the one whom he has sent.
40and you are not willing to come to me so that you may have life.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 17:18When he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he must write for himself in a scroll a copy of this law, from the law that is before the priests, who are Levites.
Deuteronomy 18:18I will raise up a prophet for them from among their brothers, just like you. I will put my words in his mouth, and he will speak to them all that I command him.
Joshua 1:8You will always speak about this book of the law. You will meditate on it day and night so that you can obey all that is written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Psalms 16:11You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!”
Psalms 36:9For with you is the fountain of life; 1 in your light we will see light. 1
Psalms 119:97Oh how I love your law! 1 It is my meditation all day long. 1
Matthew Henry on John 5:32-47
Christ Proves His Divine Mission; Infidelity of the Jews Reproved. 31 If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. 32 There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. 33 Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth. 34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved. 35 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. 36 But I have greater witness than that… Read the whole commentary →