John 5:35-39

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on John 5:35-39

          35John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
          36But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish — the very works I am doing — testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.
          37And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form,
          38nor does His word abide in you, because you do not believe the One He sent.

³⁹You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,

— John 5:35-39

(BSB)

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Believe My Words and Deeds

Illustration of John 5:35-36 NLT

Illustration of John 5:35-36 NLT -- [Jesus said,] "John was like a burning and shining lamp, and you were excited for a while about his message. But I have a greater witness than John — my teachings and my miracles. The Father gave me these works to accomplish, and they prove that he sent me."

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Illustration of John 5:39-40 NLT

Illustration of John 5:39-40 NLT -- [Jesus said,] "You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! Yet you refuse to come to me to receive this life."

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