John 5:39

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.
World English Bible (WEB)
Search{G2045}{(G5719)} the scriptures{G1124}; for{G3754} in{G1722} them{G846} ye{G5210} think{G1380}{(G5719)} ye have{G2192}{(G5721)} eternal{G166} life{G2222}: and{G2532} they{G1565} are they{G1526}{(G5748)} which testify{G3140}{(G5723)} of{G4012} me{G1700}.
Strong's King James
(39) Search the Scriptures! Because you think that in them you have the age of life and it's there testifying about Me.
The F.O.G*
[39] You diligently study the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. These same Scriptures point to Me,
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘Ye search the Writings, because ye think in them to have life age-during, and these are they that are testifying concerning me;
Young's Literal Translation

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