John 8:17

Jesus the Light of the World · John 8:12–29
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Translations

Modern
Even in your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid.
Traditional
It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.
Literal
And even in your Law it has been written that the testimony of two men is true.
Latin
Et in lege vestra scriptum est, quia duorum hominum testimonium verum est.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Even in your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid.

Notes

The debate about whether Jesus is the Messiah continues from 7:52. Jesus remained at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. During the feast, the conflicts Jesus encountered in chapter 7 continued and intensified.

Theme notes and profiles

Knowing God

Events

Parallels

1 John 1:5–10

Glossary

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

Topics

Courts of Justice: The Accused: The Evidence of Two or More Witnesses Required In Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship Witness: Two Necessary to Establish a Fact