John 5:46

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

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— John 5:47, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? ”
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ASV
“But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? ”
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WEB
“But if you don't believe his writings, how will you believe my words?"”
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NET
“But if you do not believe what Moses wrote, how will you believe my words?””
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DRB
“But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe my words? ”
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BBE
“If you have no belief in his writings, how will you have belief in my words?”
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John 5 — Context

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

Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.

For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.

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 King James Version with Apocrypha 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 (KJVA): “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.

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

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