John 5:38

38 nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent.

John 5:38 in Other Translations

KJV
38 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.
ESV
38 and you do not have his word abiding in you, for you do not believe the one whom he has sent.
NLT
38 and you do not have his message in your hearts, because you do not believe me—the one he sent to you.
MSG
38 There is nothing left in your memory of his Message because you do not take his Messenger seriously.
CSB
38 You don't have His word living in you, because you don't believe the One He sent.

John 5:38 In-Context

36 “I have testimony weightier than that of John. For the works that the Father has given me to finish—the very works that I am doing—testify that the Father has sent me.
37 And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form,
38 nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent.
39 You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me,
40 yet you refuse to come to me to have life.

Cross References 3

  • 1. 1 John 1:10; 1 John 2:14
  • 2. Isaiah 26:10
  • 3. S John 3:17
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