John 5:28 asv — Marvel not at this: for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice,

American Standard Version

"Marvel not at this: for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice, "

— John 5:28, American Standard Version

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John 5 — Context

25

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour cometh, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and they that hear shall live.

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For as the Father hath life in himself, even so gave he to the Son also to have life in himself:

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and he gave him authority to execute judgment, because he is a son of man.

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Marvel not at this: for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice,

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and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of judgment.

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I can of myself do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is righteous; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

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If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.

John 5:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 5:28 say?
John 5:28 in the American Standard Version reads: “Marvel not at this: for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice, ”
Where is John 5:28 in the Bible?
John 5:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 28.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 5:28.
What translation should I read John 5:28 in?
John 5:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 5:28?
John 5:28 reads (ASV): “Marvel not at this: for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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