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John 5:46

John 5:47 asv — But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?

American Standard Version

"But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? "

— John 5:47, American Standard Version

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John 5 — Context

44

How can ye believe, who receive glory one of another, and the glory that cometh from the only God ye seek not?

45

Think not that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, on whom ye have set your hope.

46

For if ye believed Moses, ye would believe me; for he wrote of me.

47

But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?

John 5:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 5:47 say?
John 5:47 in the American Standard Version reads: “But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? ”
Where is John 5:47 in the Bible?
John 5:47 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 47.
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 5:47.
What translation should I read John 5:47 in?
John 5:47 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 5:47?
John 5:47 reads (ASV): “But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? ” 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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