John 5:46 bbe — If you had belief in Moses you would have belief in me; for his writings are about me.

Bible in Basic English

"If you had belief in Moses you would have belief in me; for his writings are about me."

— John 5:46, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

John 5:46 in Other Translations

1 version All translations

KJV
“For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV

John 5 — Context

I have come in my Father's name, and your hearts are not open to me. If another comes with no other authority but himself, you will give him your approval.

How is it possible for you to have faith while you take honour one from another and have no desire for the honour which comes from the only God?

Put out of your minds the thought that I will say things against you to the Father: the one who says things against you is Moses, on whom you put your hopes.

If you had belief in Moses you would have belief in me; for his writings are about me.

If you have no belief in his writings, how will you have belief in my words?

John 5:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions

What does John 5:46 say?

John 5:46 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If you had belief in Moses you would have belief in me; for his writings are about me.”

Where is John 5:46 in the Bible?

John 5:46 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 46.

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 5:46.

What translation should I read John 5:46 in?

John 5:46 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 5:46?

John 5:46 reads (BBE): “If you had belief in Moses you would have belief in me; for his writings are about me.” 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.

John 5:46 bbe — If you had belief in Moses you would have belief in me; for his writings are about me.

Read in Another Translation

John 5:46 in Other Translations

John 5 — Context

John 5:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Theme

Light Themes 19

Dark Themes 11

Colorful Themes 2