28 [a]Marvel not at this: for the hour shall come, in the which all that are in the graves, shall hear his voice.

29 [b]And they shall come [c]forth, (A)that have done good, unto the [d]resurrection of life: but they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of condemnation.

30 [e]I can [f]do nothing of mine own self: [g]as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just, because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father who hath sent me.

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Footnotes

  1. John 5:28 All shall appear before the judgment seat of Christ at length to be judged.
  2. John 5:29 Faith and infidelity shall be judged by their fruits.
  3. John 5:29 Of their graves.
  4. John 5:29 To that resurrection which had life everlasting following it: against which is set the resurrection of condemnation: that is, which condemnation followeth.
  5. John 5:30 The father is the author and approver of all things which Christ doeth.
  6. John 5:30 See verse 22.
  7. John 5:30 As my father directeth me, who dwelleth in me.

28 “Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming(A) when all who are in their graves will hear his voice 29 and come out—those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned.(B) 30 By myself I can do nothing;(C) I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just,(D) for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.(E)

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