John 5:34

Translations

Modern

Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.

Traditional

But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.

Literal

Now I do not receive testimony from man, but I say these things so that you may be saved.

Latin

Ego autem non ab homine testimonium accipio: sed hæc dico ut vos salvi sitis.

Original

Greek

English

Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.

Notes

John 5:33–35

The second witness of Jesus was John the Baptist. John pointed to Jesus and said that he is the Messiah (1:29–34).

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

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1 John 5:9
Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.
1 Timothy 4:16
Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
1 Timothy 2:3–4
This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,
John 5:41
I do not accept glory from men,
1 Corinthians 9:22
To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.
Romans 10:1
Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.
Luke 24:47
…and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
John 8:54
Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Luke 19:10
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Glossary

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

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Perfections of not Classified Under Foregoing Topics Jesus, the Christ: Saviour John: Mission of John: The Testimony of Jesus Concerning (See Below, Jesus Discourses Upon)

John 5:34

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