John 5:40

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

But you refuse to come to me to have that life.

Cross References

John 3:19

They are judged by this fact: The light has come into the world. But they did not want light. They wanted darkness, because they were doing evil things.

John 1:11

He came to the world that was his own. And his own people did not accept him.

John 6:37

The Father gives me my people. Every one of them will come to me. I will always accept them.

Matthew 23:37

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem! You kill the prophets. You stone to death those that God has sent to you. Many, many times I wanted to help your people. I wanted to gather them together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you did not let me.

Revelation 22:17

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Everyone who hears this should also say, “Come!” All who are thirsty may come; they can have the water of life as a free gift if they want it.

Romans 6:23

When people sin, they earn what sin pays—death. But God gives his people a free gift—eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

John 6:40

Everyone who sees the Son and believes in him has eternal life. I will raise them up on the last day. This is what my Father wants.”

John 6:27

But earthly food spoils and ruins. So don’t work to get that kind of food. But work to get the food that stays good and gives you eternal life. The Son of Man will give you that food. He is the only one qualified by God the Father to give it to you.”

Isaiah 50:2

I came home and found no one there. I called and called, but no one answered. Do you think I cannot get you back? Do you think I cannot save you? Look, if I gave the command, the ocean would dry up! I can turn rivers into a desert. The fish would die without water, and their bodies would rot.

Isaiah 49:7

The Lord, the Holy Protector of Israel, speaks to his servant. People hate that servant. Nations despise him. He is now a slave to rulers. The Lord says to him, “Kings will see you and stand to honor you. Great leaders will bow down to you.” This will happen for the Lord. The Holy One of Israel is the one who chose you, and he can be trusted.

Psalm 81:11

“But my people did not listen to me. Israel did not obey me.

John 5:44

You like to have praise from each other. But you never try to get the praise that comes from the only God. So how can you believe?

Matthew 22:3

He invited some people to the feast. When it was ready, the king sent his servants to tell the people to come. But they refused to come to the king’s feast.

John 5:39

You carefully study the Scriptures. You think that they give you eternal life. These same Scriptures tell about me!

John 5:41

“I don’t want praise from you or any other human.

John 10:10

A thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. But I came to give life—life that is full and good.