37 And the Father who sent me (A)has himself borne witness about me. His voice you have never heard, (B)his form you have never seen, 38 and (C)you do not have his word abiding in you, for you do not believe the one whom he has sent. 39 (D)You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and (E)it is they that bear witness about me, 40 yet (F)you refuse to come to me that you may have life. 41 (G)I do not receive glory from people. 42 But (H)I know that you do not have (I)the love of God within you.

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37 And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me.(A) You have never heard his voice nor seen his form,(B) 38 nor does his word dwell in you,(C) for you do not believe(D) the one he sent.(E) 39 You study[a] the Scriptures(F) diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life.(G) These are the very Scriptures that testify about me,(H) 40 yet you refuse to come to me(I) to have life.

41 “I do not accept glory from human beings,(J) 42 but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts.

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Footnotes

  1. John 5:39 Or 39 Study