John 5:47

King James Version

But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?

John 5:47KJV

John 5:47 in context

45Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.

46For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me; for he wrote of me.

47But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?

That you might believe — the Gospel written to show who Jesus is and give life in his name.