Parallel Verses English Standard Version You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, King James Bible Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. American Standard Version Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me; Douay-Rheims Bible Search the scriptures, for you think in them to have life everlasting; and the same are they that give testimony of me. English Revised Version Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me; Webster's Bible Translation Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. Weymouth New Testament "You search the Scriptures, because you suppose that in them you will find the Life of the Ages; and it is those Scriptures that yield testimony concerning me; John 5:39 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesSearch (ἐρευνᾶτε) Rev., rightly, ye search. Jesus is appealing to a familiar practice of which for in them ye think is explanatory. See 1 Peter 1:11; Romans 8:27; 1 Corinthians 2:10; Revelation 2:23. The scriptures (τὰς γραφὰς) Literally, the writings; possibly with a hint at the contrast with the word (John 5:38). They (ἐκεῖναι) Those very scriptures. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Search. John 5:46 For had you believed Moses, you would have believed me; for he wrote of me. Deuteronomy 17:18,19 And it shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom... Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night. Psalm 119:11,97-99 Your word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against you... Proverbs 8:33,34 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not... Luke 16:29,31 Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them... Romans 3:2 Much every way: chiefly, because that to them were committed the oracles of God. ye think. Psalm 21:4 He asked life of you, and you gave it him, even length of days for ever and ever. Psalm 36:9 For with you is the fountain of life: in your light shall we see light. they which. Romans 1:2 (Which he had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) See on Cross References Deuteronomy 29:29 "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law. Luke 24:25 And he said to them, "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. John 5:40 yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. John 7:52 They replied, "Are you from Galilee too? Search and see that no prophet arises from Galilee." Acts 13:27 For those who live in Jerusalem and their rulers, because they did not recognize him nor understand the utterances of the prophets, which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him. Romans 2:17 But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God Jump to Previous Age-During Ages Bear Belief Diligently Eternal Find Holy Life Possess Scriptures Search Study Suppose Testify Testifying Testimony Think Witness Writings YieldJump to Next Age-During Ages Bear Belief Diligently Eternal Find Holy Life Possess Scriptures Search Study Suppose Testify Testifying Testimony Think Witness Writings YieldLinks John 5:39 NIVJohn 5:39 NLT John 5:39 ESV John 5:39 NASB John 5:39 KJV John 5:39 Bible Apps John 5:39 Biblia Paralela John 5:39 Chinese Bible John 5:39 French Bible John 5:39 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |