John 5:43

The Witness of Scripture · John 5:39–47
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Translations

Modern
I have come in My Father’s name, and you have not received Me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will receive him.
Traditional
I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
Literal
I have come in the name of My Father, and you do not receive Me; if another should come in his own name, you will receive him.
Latin
Ego veni in nomine Patris mei, et non accipitis me; si alius venerit in nomine suo, illum accipietis.

Interlinear

Greek
English
I have come in My Father’s name, and you have not received Me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will receive him.

Notes

Jewish trials were meant to discover the truth. The goal was to decide whether the charges were true or false.

If people were falsely accused, they could show that they were innocent. He could also bring charges against those who had accused him. In this situation, Jesus did that.

Events

Parallels

Luke 16:19–31

Glossary

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

Topics

Christian Minister: False and Corrupt God: Fatherhood of Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning Unbelief: The Jewish Leaders