John 5:38

John · New Testament · Chapter 5

“And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.”John 5:38

What Does John 5:38 Mean?

John 5:38 is found in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 38 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to John 5:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 6:45“It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.”John 3:17“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”1 John 2:14“I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.”1 John 5:10“He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.”Deuteronomy 6:6“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:”John 12:44“Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.”John 14:24“He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me.”Proverbs 7:1“My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.”Isaiah 53:1“Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?”James 1:21“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.”Joshua 1:8“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”Proverbs 2:1“My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;”Isaiah 49:7“Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee.”John 1:11“He came unto his own, and his own received him not.”John 5:42“But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.”John 5:46“For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.”John 8:37“I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.”John 8:46“Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?”John 15:7“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”Psalms 119:11“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”

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