John 5:47
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 5:47 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 5:47 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 5:47 — KJV
“But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?”
— John 5:47 (KJV)
John 5:47 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 5:47
“Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard. thy...: Heb. thou hast added wisdom and goodness to”
Shares key themes with John 5:47: believe, how, words
“Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard.”
Shares key themes with John 5:47: believe, how, words
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with John 5:47: believe, words
“And the LORD said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them?”
Shares key themes with John 5:47: believe, how
“Howbeit the king of the children of Ammon hearkened not unto the words of Jephthah which he sent him.”
Shares key themes with John 5:47: how, words
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