John 5:39
John · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”John 5:39
What Does John 5:39 Mean?
John 5:39 is found in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 39 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Eternal Life.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 5:39 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 24:27“And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.”Luke 24:44“And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.”2 Peter 1:19“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:”Acts 26:22“Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:”Acts 17:11“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”Psalms 40:7“Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,”Proverbs 8:33“Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.”Matthew 22:29“Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.”John 5:46“For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.”1 Peter 1:10“Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:”Isaiah 34:16“Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.”2 Timothy 3:14“But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;”Jeremiah 6:16“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”Acts 13:27“For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.”Psalms 119:97“O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.”Jeremiah 8:9“The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them?”Acts 8:32“The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:”Isaiah 8:20“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”Mark 12:10“And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:”Romans 3:2“Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.”
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