John 5:37

Translations

Modern

And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form,

Traditional

And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.

Literal

And the One having sent Me, the Father Himself, has testified concerning Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time, nor have you seen His form.

Latin

…et qui misit me Pater, ipse testimonium perhibuit de me: neque vocem ejus umquam audistis, neque speciem ejus vidistis:

Interlinear

Greek

English

And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form,

Notes

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 Timothy 1:17
Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
1 John 4:20
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1 Timothy 6:16
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Exodus 20:19
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John 6:27
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Deuteronomy 4:12
And the LORD spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of the words but saw no form; there was only a voice.

Glossary

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

Topics

God is Declared to Be: Invisible God: Fatherhood of God: Invisible Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Voice of God

John 5:37

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