John 5:39 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)39 You search through the Scriptures [i.e., the Old Testament], because you think that you will [learn how to] have never ending life by [reading] them. And these Scriptures are what testify concerning me. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176939 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition39 You search and investigate and pore over the Scriptures diligently, because you suppose and trust that you have eternal life through them. And these [very Scriptures] testify about Me! Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)39 Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible39 Examine the scriptures, since you think that in them you have eternal life. They also testify about me, Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version39 Study the Scriptures. For you think that in them you have eternal life. And yet they also offer testimony about me. Ver Capítulo |
For the people living in Jerusalem, together with their ruling officials, did not understand [that Jesus was the Messiah] or what the message of the prophets, which is read every Sabbath day, really meant. So, [because of this] they [actually] made these Scripture predictions come true by condemning Jesus.