John 5:36

But the testimony which I have is of greater weight than John’s; for the work that the Father has given me to carry out — the work that I am doing — is in itself proof that the Father has sent me as his Messenger.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.

In Context

35He was the ‘Lamp that was burning’ and shining, and you were ready to rejoice, for a time, in his light.

37The Father who has sent me has himself borne testimony to me. You have neither listened to his voice, not seen his form;

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Cross References

John 2:23While Jesus was in Jerusalem, during the Passover Festival, many came to trust in him, when they saw the signs of his mission that he was giving.

John 3:17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.

John 5:32it is another who bears testimony to me, and I know that the testimony which he bears to me is trustworthy.

John 10:25“I have told you so,” replied Jesus, “and you do not believe me. The work that I am doing in my Father’s name bears testimony to me.

John 11:37but some of them said: “Could not this man, who gave sight to the blind man, have also prevented Lazarus from dying?”

John 15:24If I had not done among them such work as no one else ever did, they would have had no sin to answer for; but, as it is, they have both seen and hated both me and my Father.

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 →

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