John 5:39

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Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

You search the Scriptures because you think to have eternal life in them, and these are they testifying concerning Me;

Latin

Scrutamini Scripturas, quia vos putatis in ipsis vitam æternam habere: et illæ sunt quæ testimonium perhibent de me:

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English

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

Notes

John 5:39–40

The fourth witness of Jesus was the Scriptures. The Old Testament pointed to the Messiah, and Jesus fulfilled its prophecies (see Luke 24:25–27).

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

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