John 5:40 kjv — And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.

King James Version

"And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life."

— John 5:40, King James Version

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John 5 — Context

37

And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.

38

And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.

39

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

40

And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.

41

I receive not honour from men.

42

But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.

43

I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

John 5:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 5:40 say?
John 5:40 in the King James Version reads: “And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.”
Where is John 5:40 in the Bible?
John 5:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 40.
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 5:40.
What translation should I read John 5:40 in?
John 5:40 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 5:40?
John 5:40 reads (KJV): “And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.” 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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