John 5:28-30

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on John 5:28-30

28Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice
29and come out — those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.
30I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.
— John 5:28-30

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Illustration of John 5:28-29 NLT

Illustration of John 5:28-29 NLT -- [Jesus said,] "Don't be so surprised! Indeed, the time is coming when all the dead in their graves will hear the voice of God's Son, and they will rise again. Those who have done good will rise to experience eternal life, and those who have continued in evil will rise to experience judgment."

Illustration of John 5:30 NLT

Illustration of John 5:30 NLT -- [Jesus said,] "I can do nothing on my own. I judge as God tells me. Therefore, my judgment is just, because I carry out the will of the one who sent me, not my own will."

Illustration of John 5:30

Inspirational illustration of John 5:30 -- By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.

Illustration of John 5:30

Illustration of John 5:30 -- [Jesus said] "By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me."

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