But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?
But if you don't believe what he wrote, how are you going to believe what I'm saying?
If you can't trust the foundation, you're not ready for what comes next.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus is addressing the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem who were challenging His authority after He healed a man on the Sabbath, accusing Him of blasphemy. He argues that if they do not believe the writings of Moses, which foretold the coming of the Messiah, they cannot truly accept His own words as the fulfillment of those prophecies. This confrontation underscores the broader conflict between Jesus and the religious establishment, who often prioritized their interpretations of the law over recognizing God's direct revelation.
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