John 5:32

Translations

Modern

There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid.

Traditional

There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.

Literal

It is another testifying concerning Me, and I know that the testimony that He testifies concerning Me is true.

Latin

Alius est qui testimonium perhibet de me: et scio quia verum est testimonium, quod perhibet de me.

Interlinear

Greek

English

There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid.

Notes

John 5:32

The first witness who spoke in support of Jesus was God himself.

Jesus may have been thinking about the voice from heaven at his baptism, when God said that Jesus was his Son (Mark 1:11). He may also have meant the power of God that worked through him in his miracles.

In both ways, God gave testimony about who Jesus is.

John 5:31–40

God's law requires more than one witness in a trial (Deuteronomy 17:6). A single person’s word is not enough to prove a case.

Jesus recognized this principle. He said that his own testimony needed support from others.

So he presented several witnesses who confirmed who he was. These witnesses supported his claims and showed that his message was true.

John 5:1–40

This chapter is structured like a courtroom case (a legal trial). It begins with a description of the event that led to the conflict (5:1–15). This is followed by the decision of the Jewish leaders to take action against Jesus (5:16). Next comes a statement of the charges against him (5:18). The chapter then presents the defense given by Jesus, where he explains his authority and his relationship with the Father (5:17, 19–40).

Events

Bethesda pool healingc. AD 28

Related verses

John 1:33
I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’
1 John 5:6–9
This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth.
John 8:17–18
Even in your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid.
Matthew 3:17
And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”
John 5:36–37
But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.
John 12:28–30
Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”
Matthew 17:5
While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
John 12:50
And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.”
Mark 1:11
And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
Luke 3:22
…and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eternal Life John, Gospel of Miracle

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Son of God John: Mission of John: Testifies to the Messiahship of Jesus John: The Testimony of Jesus Concerning (See Below, Jesus Discourses Upon)

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