John 5:38

New International Reader's Version

And his word does not live in you. That’s because you do not believe the one he sent.

Cross References

Psalm 119:11

I have hidden your word in my heart so that I won’t sin against you.

Isaiah 26:10

Sometimes grace is shown to sinful people. But they still don’t learn to do what is right. They keep on doing evil even in a land where others are honest and fair. They don’t have any respect for the majesty of the Lord.

Isaiah 49:7

The Lord sets his people free. He is the Holy One of Israel. He speaks to his servant, who is looked down on and hated by the nations. He speaks to the servant of rulers. He says to him, “Kings will see you and stand up to honor you. Princes will see you and bow down to show you their respect. I am the Lord. I am faithful. I am the Holy One of Israel. I have chosen you.”

John 1:11

He came to what was his own. But his own people did not accept him.

John 15:7

If you remain joined to me and my words remain in you, ask for anything you wish. And it will be done for you.

John 8:37

I know that you are Abraham’s children. But you are looking for a way to kill me. You have no room for my word.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ live among you like a rich treasure. Teach and correct one another wisely. Teach one another by singing psalms and hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing to God with thanks in your hearts.

Joshua 1:8

Never stop reading this Book of the Law. Day and night you must think about what it says. Make sure you do everything written in it. Then things will go well with you. And you will have great success.

1 John 2:14

Dear children, I’m writing to you because you know the Father. Fathers, I’m writing to you because you know the one who is from the beginning. Young men, I’m writing to you because you are strong. God’s word lives in you. You have won the battle over the evil one.