Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
I'm telling you the absolute truth, when you really listen to what I'm saying and trust the one who sent me, you've got eternal life. You're not going to face judgment anymore because you've already crossed over from death to life.
Listen + believe = you've already switched from the death side to the life side.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, chapter 5, Jesus speaks these words after healing a man on the Sabbath, which sparked conflict with Jewish religious leaders who accused Him of breaking their laws. This event took place in Jerusalem during a Jewish festival, underscoring the growing tension between Jesus' divine authority and the strict traditions of the time. Jesus uses this moment to reveal that eternal life comes through faith in God the Father, as He affirms His role as the Son sent by God.
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