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NASB | John 7:38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, 'From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.'" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 7:38 "He who believes in Me [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Me], as the Scripture has said, 'From his innermost being will flow continually rivers of living water.'" [Is 58:11; John 4:14] |
Bible Question:
In the Scripture quoted by Jesus in this verse, 'who' is the antecedent to the pronoun "his"? 'From HIS innermost being will flow rivers of living water.' To whom does 'HIS' refer? Based on the context (verses 37-39), I believe the primary reference here is to our Lord, Jesus Christ. I would like to hear the opinions of others on this matter. Thanks in advance. Tim D. Cormier Tennessee Preacher |
Bible Answer: Greetings, In the previous verse the Lord cried out "If anyone thirsts let him come to me and drink." In the verse you are referring to the antecedent "his" is referring to the person who thirsts and goes to Christ for a drink of that living water. When he drinks in the water then out of his heart will flow more living water. The more we drink the greater our river will be. prayon |