John 5:21

God's Word

In the same way that the Father brings back the dead and gives them life, the Son gives life to anyone he chooses.

Cross References

1 Kings 17:21

Then Elijah stretched himself over the boy three times and called to the Lord, “Lord my God, please make this child’s life return to him.”

2 Kings 5:7

When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes ⌞in distress⌟. He asked, “Am I God? Can I kill someone and then bring him back to life? This man sends someone to me so that I can cure his skin disease! All of you should realize and understand that he’s trying to pick a fight with me.”

John 11:25

Jesus said to her, “I am the one who brings people back to life, and I am life itself. Those who believe in me will live even if they die.

John 17:2

After all, you’ve given him authority over all humanity so that he can give eternal life to all those you gave to him.

John 6:63

Life is spiritual. Your physical existence doesn’t contribute to that life. The words that I have spoken to you are spiritual. They are life.

Acts 26:8

Why do all of you refuse to believe that God can bring dead people back to life?

Romans 8:11

Does the Spirit of the one who brought Jesus back to life live in you? Then the one who brought Christ back to life will also make your mortal bodies alive by his Spirit who lives in you.

1 Corinthians 15:45

This is what Scripture says: “The first man, Adam, became a living being.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

Deuteronomy 32:39

See, I am the only God. There are no others. I kill, and I make alive. I wound, and I heal, and no one can rescue you from my power.