John 5:34
though I need not testimony from man; but I say these things that ye may be saved.
1770 John Worsley NT
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 your selves sent unto John, and he bore witness to the truth:
35He was indeed a burning and shining light, and for a while ye willingly rejoiced in his light.
Cross References
Luke 19:10For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Luke 24:47and that in his name should be preached repentance and remission of sins to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
John 8:54Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honor is nothing: it is my Father that glorifieth me, of whom ye say that He is your God.
Romans 3:3For what if some did not believe? shall their incredulity make the faithfulness of God of no effect?
Romans 10:21and saith to Israel, "All the day long have I stretched out my hands to a disobedient and gainsaying people."
1 Corinthians 9:22To the weak I became as the weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that I might by every 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 →