John 5:39

Further Testimony About The Son

³⁸ You do not have his word dwelling in you. This is because you do not believe in the person he has sent. ³⁹ You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me; ⁴⁰ And yet you will not come to me that you may have life.

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John

Luke 24:27

He explained to them all the Scriptures about the things concerning him. He spoke about Moses and all the prophets.

Luke 24:44

He said: These are my words that I spoke to you, while I was yet with you. All things must be fulfilled. They are things that are written in the Law of Moses, and the Prophets, and the Psalms, concerning me.

John 7:52

They replied: Are you also from Galilee? Search, and see that no prophet comes out of Galilee.

Acts 17:11

The Bereans were nobler than those in Thessalonica because they received the word with all readiness of mind and examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul told them was true.

Deuteronomy 11:18-20

Take these words of mine to heart and keep them in mind. Write them down, tie them around your wrist, and wear them as headbands to remind you.

Deuteronomy 17:18-19

When he first sits on the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll taken in the presence of the Levitical priests.

Deuteronomy 18:15

Jehovah your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your fellow Israelites. Listen to him!

Deuteronomy 18:18

I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you. I will put my words in his mouth. He will speak to them all that I command him.

Deuteronomy 32:47

It is not an idle talk! Indeed it is your life. By this word you will prolong your days in the land you to possess on the other side of the Jordan.

Joshua 1:8

This Book of the Law will not depart out of your mouth. You must meditate (intensely study) (think deeply) on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. Then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

Psalm 1:2

But his delight is in the law of Jehovah (YHWH), and on his law he meditates (ponders) (speaks softly with deep thought) (studies) (contemplates) day and night.

Psalm 16:11

You make the path of life known to me. Complete joy is in your presence. It is pleasant to be at your right hand forever.

Psalm 21:4

He asked you for life. You gave him a long life, forever and ever (perpetuity) (long lasting time).

Psalm 36:9

For with you is the fountain (source) of life. In your light we see light. (Jeremiah 2:13) (Acts 17:28)

Psalm 119:11

Your word I have treasured in my heart that I may not sin against you.

Psalm 119:97-99

O How I love your law! It is my meditation all day long.

Psalm 133:3

It is like the dew of Hermon coming down upon the mountains of Zion. For there Jehovah commanded the blessing. It is life forever.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp. The law is light. Reproofs for instruction are the way of life.

Proverbs 8:33-34

Hear instruction, do not refuse it and be wise.

Isaiah 8:20

They should go to the teachings and to the written instructions. If people do not speak these words, it is because there is no light (truth) in them.

Isaiah 34:16

Search Jehovah's book and read it out loud. Not one of these animals will be missing. Not one will lack a mate, because Jehovah has commanded it, and his Spirit will gather them together.

Jeremiah 8:9

Wise people are put to shame, confused, and trapped. They have rejected the word of Jehovah. They do not really have any wisdom.

Daniel 12:2

Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

Matthew 19:16-20

One man said: Master, what good thing must I do, so that I may have eternal life?

Matthew 22:29

Jesus answered: You are mistaken! You do not know the scriptures or the power of God.

Mark 12:10

Have you not read this Scripture: 'The stone the builders rejected was made the chief corner stone.' (Psalm 118:22, 23)

Luke 10:25-29

A lawyer stood up to test him. He asked: Teacher what shall I do to inherit everlasting life?

Luke 16:29

Abraham said: Your brothers have Moses and the prophets to warn them. They should listen to them.

Luke 16:31

Abraham said: If they would not listen to Moses and the prophets, they would not listen to someone from the dead.

John 1:45

Philip found Nathanael, and said to him: We have found the person Moses and the prophets wrote about in the Law and God's word. It is Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

John 5:32

There is another who testifies about me. I know that his evidence about me is true.

John 5:36

The testimony I have is greater than that of John. The works I do are the works the Father gave me to accomplish. They testify that the Father has sent me.

John 5:46

It is a fact! If you believed Moses you would believe me. He wrote about me!

Acts 8:32-35

The Scripture he read was this: He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer so he did not open his mouth.

Acts 13:27

The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not know Jesus. They fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath when they condemned Jesus.

Acts 26:22-23

Having obtained help from God, I continue to this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying no other things than those that the prophets and Moses said should come.

Acts 26:27

King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe.

Romans 1:2

He promised this long ago through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures.

Romans 2:17-18

If you are a Jew in name and are resting on the law and taking glory in God,

Romans 3:2

Much in every way. First they were entrusted with the oracles of God.

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you with all wisdom. Teach and admonish one another with psalms, praises to God, and spiritual songs. Sing with gratitude in your hearts to God.

2 Timothy 3:14-17

Continue in the things you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.

Hebrews 11:16

They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Because of this, God is not ashamed to be called their God. He has prepared a city for them!

Hebrews 11:35

Women received their dead by a resurrection, and others were tortured, not accepting their deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection:

1 Peter 1:10-11

Concerning this salvation the prophets inquired and searched diligently! They prophesied about the grace that should come to you:

2 Peter 1:19-21

We have the word of prophecy made sure (steadfast) (firm)! You do well that you pay attention [to God's Word] as you would to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar rises, in your hearts.

Revelation 19:10

I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me: Do not do that. I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers. You have the witness from Jesus: worship God! For the witness from Jesus is the spirit (mind-set) of prophecy.