John 5:39

Updated: June 3, 2025
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“You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.
World English Bible (WEB)
Search{G2045}{(G5719)} the scriptures{G1124}; for{G3754} in{G1722} them{G846} ye{G5210} think{G1380}{(G5719)} ye have{G2192}{(G5721)} eternal{G166} life{G2222}: and{G2532} they{G1565} are they{G1526}{(G5748)} which testify{G3140}{(G5723)} of{G4012} me{G1700}.
KJV with Strongs
(39) Search the Scriptures! Because you think that in them you have the age of life and it's there testifying about Me.
The F.O.G
You diligently study the Scriptures because you think they give you everlasting life. These same Scriptures point to Me,
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘Ye search the Writings, because ye think in them to have life age-during, and these are they that are testifying concerning me;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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