Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.
I'm telling you the absolute truth, there's a moment coming (and honestly, it's already here) when people who are spiritually dead will hear the voice of God's Son, and everyone who really listens will come to life.
When Jesus speaks, dead things wake up.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Chapter 5, Jesus has just healed a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda, an act performed on the Sabbath that provoked conflict with Jewish religious leaders. Jesus responds to their accusations by defending his divine authority, explaining that he acts as the Son of God with power over life and judgment. This verse fits into a broader discussion where Jesus contrasts physical healing with spiritual resurrection, emphasizing his role in bringing eternal life.
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