World English Bible
John 5:21
“For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom he desires.”
Verse in context — John 5
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Jesus therefore answered them, "Most certainly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father doing. For whatever things he does, these the Son also does likewise.
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For the Father has affection for the Son, and shows him all things that he himself does. He will show him greater works than these, that you may marvel.
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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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For the Father judges no one, but he has given all judgment to the Son,
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that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He who doesn't honor the Son doesn't honor the Father who sent him.
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