John 5:42 nasb — but I know you, that you do not have the love of God in yourselves.

NASB

"but I know you, that you do not have the love of God in yourselves."

— John 5:42, NASB

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John 5 — Context

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"You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me;

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and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life.

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"I do not receive glory from men;

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but I know you, that you do not have the love of God in yourselves.

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"I have come in My Father's name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, you will receive him.

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"How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and you do not seek the glory that is from the one and only God?

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"Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father; the one who accuses you is Moses, in whom you have set your hope.

John 5:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 5:42 say?
John 5:42 in the NASB reads: “but I know you, that you do not have the love of God in yourselves.”
Where is John 5:42 in the Bible?
John 5:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 42.
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 5:42.
What translation should I read John 5:42 in?
John 5:42 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 5:42?
John 5:42 reads (NASB): “but I know you, that you do not have the love of God in yourselves.” 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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