30 By myself I can do nothing;(A) I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just,(B) for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.(C)

Testimonies About Jesus

31 “If I testify about myself, my testimony is not true.(D) 32 There is another who testifies in my favor,(E) and I know that his testimony about me is true.

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

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30 “I can do nothing on My own. I judge only as I hear, and My judgment(A) is righteous,(B) because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.(C)

Four Witnesses to Jesus

31 “If I testify about Myself, My testimony is not valid.[a] 32 There is Another who testifies about Me, and I know that the testimony He gives about Me is valid.[b](D) 33 You have sent messengers to John, and he has testified to the truth.(E) 34 I don’t receive man’s testimony, but I say these things so that you may be saved. 35 John[c](F) was a burning and shining lamp,(G) and for a time you were willing to enjoy his light.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. John 5:31 Or not true
  2. John 5:32 Or true
  3. John 5:35 Lit That man