New Testament · SCRIPTURE
John 5:21
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For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.
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For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth [them]; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.
KJV text & permissions
For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom he desires.
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
For as the Father raiseth the dead and giveth them life, even so the Son also giveth life to whom he will.
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For just as the Father raises the dead and makes alive, thus also the Son makes alive whom He wills.
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
John 5
19 So Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself, unless He sees the Father doing it. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does.
20 The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does. And to your amazement, He will show Him even greater works than these.
21 For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.
22 Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son,
23 so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.
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