John 5:39

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 5:39

BSB
You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,
AKJV
Search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
CPDV
Study the Scriptures. For you think that in them you have eternal life. And yet they also offer testimony about me.
ERV
Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me;
NHEB
You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have everlasting life; and these are they which testify about me.
SMT
Search the writings; for ye think in them to have eternal life: and these are they testifying of me.

Commentary for John 5:39

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 5:39
Summary
Scriptures testify about Jesus' identity
Event
Jesus directs attention to scriptures
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching