John 5:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 5:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 5:38 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 5:38 — KJV
“And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.”
— John 5:38 (KJV)
John 5:38 in Context — About the Book of John
John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.
Cross-References for John 5:38
“It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left. left: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with John 5:38: word, whom, hath
“It may be the LORD thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that is left. left: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with John 5:38: word, whom, hath
“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.”
Shares key themes with John 5:38: word, whom, hath
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”
Shares key themes with John 5:38: word, hath, sent
“Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.”
Shares key themes with John 5:38: whom, hath, sent
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