John 8:17

Why, in your own Law it is said that the testimony of two persons is trustworthy.

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In The King James Version

It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.

In Context

16Yet, even if I were to judge, my judgment would be trustworthy; because I am not alone, but the Father who sent me is with me.

18I, who bear testimony to myself, am one, and the Father who sent me also bears testimony to me.”

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Cross References

John 10:34“Are there not,” replied Jesus, “these words in your Law – ‘I said, You are gods’?

2 Corinthians 13:1For the third time I am coming to see you. By the word of two or three witnesses each statement will be established.

Galatians 4:21Tell me, you who want to be still subject to Law – Why don’t you listen to the Law?

1 John 5:9We accept human testimony, surely God’s testimony is even stronger! And God’s testimony is the testimony he has given about his Son.

Matthew Henry on John 8:13-21

Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees. 12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. 13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. 14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. 15 Ye judge after the flesh; I judge… Read the whole commentary →

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