What does John 10:39 mean?

John 10:39 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 10:39 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,

37If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.

38But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.

39Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,

40And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.

41And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.

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