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John the Baptist Denies Being the Messiah
Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was.
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Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him.
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He did not need any testimony about mankind, for he knew what was in each person.
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Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony.
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He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony.
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Many Samaritans Believe
Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.”
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Testimonies About Jesus
“If I testify about myself, my testimony is not true.
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There is another who testifies in my favor, and I know that his testimony about me is true.
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Not that I accept human testimony; but I mention it that you may be saved.
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“I have testimony weightier than that of John. For the works that the Father has given me to finish—the very works that I am doing—testify that the Father has sent me.
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Dispute Over Jesus’ Testimony
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
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The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid.”
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Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going.
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In your own Law it is written that the testimony of two witnesses is true.
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The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe.
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This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true.
