John 5:34
But the testimony which I receive is not from man; but these things I say, that ye may be saved.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.
In Context
33Ye have sent to John, and he hath borne witness to the truth.
35He was the burning and shining lamp: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
Cross References
Luke 19:10for the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.
Luke 24:47and that repentance for the remission of sins should be preached in his name among all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
John 8:54Jesus answered, If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father that glorifieth me, of whom ye say, He is our God:
Romans 3:3For what? If some were unfaithful, shall their unfaithfulness make God unfaithful?
Romans 10:21But concerning Israel he saith, “All the day long I have stretched out my hands to a disobedient and rebellious people.”
1 Corinthians 9:22to the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak; I have become all things to all, that I might by all means save some.
Matthew Henry on John 5:32-47
Christ Proves His Divine Mission; Infidelity of the Jews Reproved. 31 If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. 32 There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. 33 Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth. 34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved. 35 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. 36 But I have greater witness than that… Read the whole commentary →