John 5:42

“But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.”

"But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you." - John 5:42
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What does John 5:42 mean?

John 5:42 (KJV) reads: "But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you." This verse is part of a larger passage in the Gospel of John in which Jesus is addressing the religious leaders of his time. In this passage, Jesus is confronting the Pharisees, who were known for…

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The Heart's True Condition: Examining Our Love for God

In John 5:42, Jesus states, "But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you." These words resonate with profound significance, especially since they come from the lips of our Savior. They are not merely a statement of observation; they are also a heartbreaking…

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A Prayer for Divine Love and Recognition

Heavenly Father, As I bow before You today, my heart is humbled and my spirit longs for Your presence. I come to You with the sincere desire to understand the depth of Your love, as expressed in John 5:42, "But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you." These words…

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John 4:42 - "And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world."
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John 5:5 - "And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years."