John 7:38 kjva — He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water."

— John 7:38, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 7 — Context

35

Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?

36

What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come?

37

In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.

38

He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

39

(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

40

Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.

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Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee?

John 7:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 7:38 say?
John 7:38 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”
Where is John 7:38 in the Bible?
John 7:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 38.
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 7:38.
What translation should I read John 7:38 in?
John 7:38 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 7:38?
John 7:38 reads (KJVA): “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” 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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