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John 5:35-39

35 John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.

36 “I have testimony weightier than that of John. For the very work that the Father has given me to finish, and which I am doing, testifies that the Father has sent me.

37 And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form,

38 nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent.

39 You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me,

Cross References for John 5:35-39

1 Kings 18:39 - When all the people saw this, they fell prostrate and cried, “The Lord—he is God! The Lord—he i... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:39 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:39

Philippians 2:15 - so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depra... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:15 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:15

Luke 8:13 - Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have n... Click to read the verse Luke 8:13 Click to read the verse Luke 8:13

Exodus 27:21 - In the Tent of Meeting, outside the curtain that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his so... Click to read the verse Exodus 27:21 Click to read the verse Exodus 27:21

2 Samuel 21:17 - But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to David’s rescue; he struck the Philistine down and killed him... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 21:17 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 21:17

Ezekiel 33:31 - My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to listen to your words, but they... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:31 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:31

Matthew 5:14 - “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:14

Revelation 2:1 - To the Church in Ephesus “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of h... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:1 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:1

2 Peter 1:19 - And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention t... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:19 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:19

Exodus 34:35 - they saw that his face was radiant. Then Moses would put the veil back over his face until he w... Click to read the verse Exodus 34:35 Click to read the verse Exodus 34:35

Daniel 12:3 - Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to ri... Click to read the verse Daniel 12:3 Click to read the verse Daniel 12:3

Luke 1:15 - for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drin... Click to read the verse Luke 1:15 Click to read the verse Luke 1:15

John 6:66 - From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. Click to read the verse John 6:66 Click to read the verse John 6:66

Leviticus 24:2 - “Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamp... Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:2 Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:2

Matthew 11:11 - I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John th... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:11

Matthew 13:20-21 - The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at on... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:20-21 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:20-21

Isaiah 58:2 - For day after day they seek me out; they seem eager to know my ways, as if they were a nation t... Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:2

Mark 6:20 - because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When H... Click to read the verse Mark 6:20 Click to read the verse Mark 6:20

Matthew 11:7 - As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you g... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:7

Matthew 13:20 - The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at on... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:20 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:20

Luke 1:76-77 - And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lor... Click to read the verse Luke 1:76-77 Click to read the verse Luke 1:76-77

John 1:7-8 - He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. Click to read the verse John 1:7-8 Click to read the verse John 1:7-8

Ezekiel 33:32 - Indeed, to them you are nothing more than one who sings love songs with a beautiful voice and p... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:32 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:32

Matthew 3:5 - People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. Click to read the verse Matthew 3:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:5

Luke 1:15-17 - for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drin... Click to read the verse Luke 1:15-17 Click to read the verse Luke 1:15-17

Luke 7:28 - I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who is lea... Click to read the verse Luke 7:28 Click to read the verse Luke 7:28

Matthew 21:26 - But if we say, ‘From men’—we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet.” Click to read the verse Matthew 21:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:26

Mark 4:16 - Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. Click to read the verse Mark 4:16 Click to read the verse Mark 4:16

Luke 8:40 - A Dead Girl and a Sick Woman Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all e... Click to read the verse Luke 8:40 Click to read the verse Luke 8:40

Luke 7:26 - But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. Click to read the verse Luke 7:26 Click to read the verse Luke 7:26

Galatians 4:15-16 - What has happened to all your joy? I can testify that, if you could have done so, you would hav... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:15-16 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:15-16

Matthew 3:5-7 - People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. Click to read the verse Matthew 3:5-7 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:5-7

Matthew 11:7-9 - As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you g... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:7-9 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:7-9