³⁶ “I have testimony weightier than that of John.^(A) For the works that the Father has given me to finish—the very works that I am doing^(B)—testify that the Father has sent me.^{(C) 37} And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me.^(D) You have never heard his voice nor seen his form,^{(E) 38} nor does his word dwell in you,^(F) for you do not believe^(G) the one he sent.^{(H) 39} You study^[a] the Scriptures^(I) diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life.^(J) These are the very Scriptures that testify about me,^{(K) 40} yet you refuse to come to me^(L) to have life.

⁴¹ “I do not accept glory from human beings,^{(M) 42} but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts. ⁴³ I have come in my Father’s name, and you do not accept me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him. ⁴⁴ How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God^[b]?^(N)