John 5:39 meaning and explanation
You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,
John 5:39, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesus is speaking to Jewish leaders who have just challenged Him over Sabbath healing. The verb "pore over" suggests diligent, repeated study of the Scriptures, which these men knew deeply.
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