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37 And the Father who sent me has himself testified about me. You people[a] have never heard his voice nor seen his form at any time,[b] 38 nor do you have his word residing in you, because you do not believe the one whom he sent.

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  1. John 5:37 tn The word “people” is not in the Greek text, but is supplied to clarify that the following verbs (“heard,” “seen,” “have residing,” “do not believe”) are second person plural.
  2. John 5:37 sn You people have never heard his voice nor seen his form at any time. Cf. Deut 4:12. Also see Deut 5:24 ff., where the Israelites begged to hear the voice no longer—their request (ironically) has by this time been granted. How ironic this would be if the feast is Pentecost, where by the 1st century a.d. the giving of the law at Sinai was being celebrated.

37 And the Father who sent Me, (A)He has borne witness about Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time nor seen His form. 38 And you do not have (B)His word abiding in you, for you do not believe Him whom He (C)sent.

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