John 5:38

Translations

Modern

…nor does His word abide in you, because you do not believe the One He sent.

Traditional

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

Literal

And you do not have His word remaining in you, for you do not believe Him whom He sent.

Latin

…et verbum ejus non habetis in vobis manens: quia quem misit ille, huic vos non creditis.

Interlinear

Greek

English

…nor does His word abide in you, because you do not believe the One He sent.

Notes

John 5:31–40

God's law requires more than one witness in a trial (Deuteronomy 17:6). A single person’s word is not enough to prove a case.

Jesus recognized this principle. He said that his own testimony needed support from others.

So he presented several witnesses who confirmed who he was. These witnesses supported his claims and showed that his message was true.

John 5:1–40

This chapter is structured like a courtroom case (a legal trial). It begins with a description of the event that led to the conflict (5:1–15). This is followed by the decision of the Jewish leaders to take action against Jesus (5:16). Next comes a statement of the charges against him (5:18). The chapter then presents the defense given by Jesus, where he explains his authority and his relationship with the Father (5:17, 19–40).

Events

Bethesda pool healingc. AD 28

Related verses

1 John 2:14
I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
Deuteronomy 6:6–9
These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts.
John 12:44–48
Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in Me does not believe in Me alone, but in the One who sent Me.
James 1:21–22
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
Isaiah 53:1–3
Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?
Proverbs 7:1–2
My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.
Proverbs 2:1–2
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
Isaiah 49:7
Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.”
John 1:11
He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.
John 8:46–47
Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me?
John 5:42–43
…but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.
John 8:37
I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eternal Life John, Gospel of Miracle

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning Unbelief: The Jewish Leaders Unbelief: The Jews Unbelief: They Who are Guilty of Have not the Word of God in Them

John 5:38

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