John 5:40

Conservative English Version

but you refuse to come to me for eternal life.

Cross References

Psalm 81:11

"But, my people, Israel, you refused to listen, and you would have nothing to do with me!

Isaiah 49:7

Israel, I am the holy LORD God, the one who rescues you. You are slaves of rulers and of a nation who despises you. Now this is what I promise: Kings and rulers will honor you by kneeling at your feet. You can trust me! I am your LORD, the holy God of Israel, and you are my chosen ones.

Isaiah 50:2

I came and called out, but you didn't answer. Have I lost my power to rescue and save? At my command oceans and rivers turn into deserts; fish rot and stink for lack of water.

Matthew 22:3

The king sent some servants to tell the invited guests to come to the banquet, but the guests refused.

Matthew 23:37

Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and have stoned the messengers who were sent to you. I have often wanted to gather your people, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you wouldn't let me.

John 1:11

He came into his own world, but his own nation did not welcome him.

John 10:10

A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy. I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest.

John 3:19

The light has come into the world, and people who do evil things are judged guilty because they love the dark more than the light.

John 5:39

You search the Scriptures, because you think you will find eternal life in them. The Scriptures tell about me,

John 5:41

I don't care about human praise,

John 5:44

How could you possibly believe? You like to have your friends praise you, and you don't care about praise that the only God can give!

John 6:27

Don't work for food that spoils. Work for food that gives eternal life. The Son of Man will give you this food, because God the Father has given him the right to do so."

John 6:37

Everything and everyone that the Father has given me will come to me, and I won't turn any of them away.

John 6:40

My Father wants everyone who sees the Son to have faith in him and to have eternal life. Then I will raise them to life on the last day.

Romans 6:23

Sin pays off with death. But God's gift is eternal life given by Jesus Christ our Lord.

Revelation 22:17

The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" Everyone who hears this should say, "Come!" If you are thirsty, come! If you want life-giving water, come and take it. It's free!