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5 Bible verses supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses blood doctrine

5 Bible verses supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses blood doctrine

Jehovah’s Witnesses have historically relied on five principal Bible passages to support their religious doctrine prohibiting blood transfusions. These scriptures appear in both the Old and New Testaments and generally instruct believers to abstain from blood.

  • Nov 07, 2026 12:59 PM | Religion

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