John 8:17

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

Twentieth Century New Testament

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 “Ye 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 shall be established.’

Galatians 4:21Tell me, you who want to be still subject to Law — Why do not you listen to the Law?

1 John 5:9We accept the testimony of men, but God’s testimony is still stronger; and there is the testimony of God — the fact that he has already borne testimony 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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