John 5:34
But the testimony which I receive is not from man. However, I say these things that you may be saved.
One Unity Resource 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
33You have sent to John [Yah is gracious], and he has testified to the truth.
35He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
Cross References
Luke 19:10+ 19:10. MP: Messiah brings salvation. (Zech 9:9d) For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.”
Luke 24:47+ 24:47. MP: This field must be outside the city walls, Talmud states the city referred to is Jerusalem because God cares for her specifically. Therefore the disciples growth and multiplication requires being sown outside Jerusalem among the nations (Bab. Talmud: Kethuboth Folio 111B ref. 29). (Ps 72:16b) + 24:47. MP: Gracious words and most desirable are presented to the daughters of Jerusalem. (See also Ps 45:2). (Reason for fulfillment: Example of gracious words given to Jerusalem specifically). (Songs of Songs 5:16) + 24:47. MP: Messiah establishes an ideal and everlasting kingdom in Jerusalem that brings world-wide rein and peace. The nations come to submit to King Messiah’s authority and repent of war. (See also Ps 2:6-7, 2:12, 8:6; Is 9:6-7; Mic 4:1-3; 1 Cor 15:24-28) (Is 2:2-4) and + 24:47. MP: Descendant of Abraham - “By you all the nations of the earth (the Gentiles, non-Jews) will be blessed.” (Gen 12:3) in his name teshuvah ·complete repentance· + 24:47. Quoted from Ps 22:27 and remission of abstract sins ·miss the marks· should be preached to all the nations, + 24:47. Quoted from Is 2:2 starting with Jerusalem [City of peace].
John 8:54+ 8:54 (54-55) MP: Messiah is called Israel. Messiah comes from the nation of Israel. Messiah is also called Israel as the patriarch Jacob was renamed Israel (Gen 32:28). Being called Israel as a relationship role, Messiah is the example of right relationship with Yahweh for all Israel to emulate. (Is 49:3b) Yeshua [Salvation] answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is 'Avi ·my Father· who glorifies me, of whom you say that he is our God.
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 →