Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 5:39 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 5:39 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 5 verse 39 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”
John 5:39 (KJV)
Commentary on John 5:39
'Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.' This can be read as command ('Search the scriptures') or statement ('You search the scriptures'). Either way, the irony is sharp: those who diligently study Scripture looking for life miss the One Scripture testifies about. The Scriptures point to Christ; missing Him while reading them misses their purpose. Bible study without Christ-focus produces religious knowledge without salvation.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 5:39
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“he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.”
“This is what I told you, while I was still with you, that all things which are written in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me must be fulfilled.”
“as to a lamp shining in a dark place”
“I stand to this day testifying both to small and great”
“and be wise. Don't refuse it.”
“You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.,Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.,,,,,,,,”
“knowing from whom you have learned them.”
“and read: not one of these will be missing. none will lack her mate. For my mouth has commanded”
“in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind”
“you would believe me; for he wrote about me.”