John 5:41-47
Summary for John 5:41-47: 5:41-47 a Jewish trials sought to discover the truth. Falsely accused defendants could not only prove their innocence but also prosecute their accusers, which Jesus did here.5:42 b Jesus charged that the Jewish leaders did not have God’s love within them. Without God’s love, it was impossible for them to understand the things he was doing.
5:44 c The Jewish leaders pursued honor and prestige from each other. They loved religious life, but they had forgotten to love God. This hypocrisy made them liable to judgment (5:45-46 d).
Summary for John 5:45-46: 5:45-46 e Jesus’ fifth and final witness was Moses, the founding father of Judaism. John had already compared Jesus with Moses (1:17 f; see also 6:14-15 g). The Jewish leaders were ignoring Moses’ clear words about the Messiah (e.g., Deut 18:15 h).
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