John 5:47
But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?
But if ye beleeue not his writings, how shall ye beleeue my words?
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John 5:47
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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47But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?
47But if ye beleeue not his writings, how shall ye beleeue my words?
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