John 5:39

John chapter 5 · verse 39 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me;

Context

v.38And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he sent, him ye believe not.

v.39This passage

v.40and ye will not come to me, that ye may have life.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Colossians 3:16

    Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.

  • Matthew 19:16

    And behold, one came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

  • John 7:52

    They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and see that out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.

  • Psalms 16:11

    Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

  • Psalms 133:3

    Like the dew of Hermon, That cometh down upon the mountains of Zion: For there Jehovah commanded the blessing, Even life for evermore.

  • Proverbs 8:33

    Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.