32 There is (A)another who testifies about Me, and I know that the testimony which He gives about Me is true.

Testimony of John the Baptist

33 You have sent messengers to John, and he (B)has testified to the truth. 34 But (C)the testimony I receive is not from man, but I say these things so that you may be saved. 35 He was (D)the lamp that was burning and shining, and you (E)were willing to rejoice for [a]a while in his light.

Testimony of Works

36 But the testimony I have is greater than the testimony of John; for (F)the works which the Father has given Me (G)to accomplish—the very works that I do—testify about Me, that the Father (H)has sent Me.

Testimony of the Father

37 And the Father who sent Me, (I)He has testified about Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time, nor seen His form.

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Footnotes

  1. John 5:35 Lit an hour

32 There is another who testifies in my favor,(A) and I know that his testimony about me is true.

33 “You have sent to John and he has testified(B) to the truth. 34 Not that I accept human testimony;(C) but I mention it that you may be saved.(D) 35 John was a lamp that burned and gave light,(E) and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.

36 “I have testimony weightier than that of John.(F) For the works that the Father has given me to finish—the very works that I am doing(G)—testify that the Father has sent me.(H) 37 And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me.(I) You have never heard his voice nor seen his form,(J)

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