John 5:21

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom he desires.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} as{G5618} the Father{G3962} raiseth up{G1453}{(G5719)} the dead{G3498}, and{G2532} quickeneth{G2227}{(G5719)} them; even{G2532} so{G3779} the Son{G5207} quickeneth{G2227}{(G5719)} whom{G3739} he will{G2309}{(G5719)}.
KJV with Strongs
(21) For exactly as the Abba raises the dead and grants life, even so the Son also grants life to whom He wants.
The F.O.G
Just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so the Son gives life to anyone He chooses. This power over life itself rests in My hands.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘For, as the Father doth raise the dead, and doth make alive, so also the Son doth make alive whom he willeth;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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