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John 5:34
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I don’t receive human testimony, but I say these things so that you may be saved.
But I receiue not testimonie from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saued.
But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.
Not that the testimony that I receive is from man, but I say these things so that you may be saved.
"But the testimony I receive is not from man, but I say these things so that you may be saved.
It is not that I need what humans say; I tell you this so you can be saved.
"But the testimony I receive is not from man [a merely human witness]; but I say these things so that you may be saved [that is, have eternal life].
"But the testimony which I receive is not from man, but I say these things so that you may be saved.
But the witness I receive is not from man, but I say these things so that you may be saved.
Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.
I don't depend on what people say about me, but I tell you these things so that you may be saved.
Not that I collect human testimony; rather, I say these things so that you might be saved.
But I do not receive witness from man, but I say this that *ye* might be saved.
I don't need anyone to tell people about me, but I remind you of what John said so that you can be saved.
But I receiue not the record of man: neuerthelesse these things I say, that ye might be saued.
But I do not receive any testimony from men; but I tell you these things so that you may be saved.
It is not that I must have a human witness; I say this only in order that you may be saved.
(And I do not receive testimony from people, but I say these things in order that you may be saved.)
But I do not receive witness from man, but I say these things that you may be saved.
But the witness which I receive is not from man: howbeit I say these things, that ye may be saved.
But I have no need of a man's witness: I only say these things so that you may have salvation.
But the testimony which I receive is not from man. However, I say these things that you may be saved.
I myself do not accept human testimony, but I am saying these things so that you may be saved.
But I do not from man (only) receive testimony. But these (things) speak I that you may be saved.
And I have not received testimony from men: but these things I say, that ye may live.
But I receaue not the recorde of man: Neuerthelesse, these thinges I say, that ye myght be safe.
But the witness which I receive is not from man: howbeit I say these things, that ye may be saved.
But the testimony which I receive is not from man. However, I say these things that you may be saved.
But I receive not testimony from man; but these things I say, that ye may be saved.
But the testimony on my behalf which I accept is not from man; though I say all this in order that you may be saved.
But Y take not witnessyng of man; but Y seie these thingis, that ye be saaf.
But the witness which I receive is not from man: nevertheless I say these things, that you may be saved.
But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye may be saved.
Yet I do not receive testimony from man, but I say these things that you may be saved.
Of course, I have no need of human witnesses, but I say these things so you might be saved.
I do not need words from men to say I am right. I say this that you might be saved from the punishment of sin.
Not that I accept such human testimony, but I say these things so that you may be saved.
I, however, not from man, my witness, receive; but, these things, I say, that, ye, may be saved: -
But I receive not testimony from man: but I say these things, that you may be saved.
Not that the testimony which I receive is from man; but I say this that you may be saved.
But I receave not the recorde of man. Neverthelesse these thinges I saye that ye might be safe.
`But I do not receive testimony from man, but these things I say that ye may be saved;
As for me, I take no recorde of ma, but these thinges I saye, that ye might be saued.
not that I need the testimony of men: but this I tell you, for your own security.
"But my purpose is not to get your vote, and not to appeal to mere human testimony. I'm speaking to you this way so that you will be saved. John was a torch, blazing and bright, and you were glad enough to dance for an hour or so in his bright light. But the witness that really confirms me far exceeds John's witness. It's the work the Father gave me to complete. These very tasks, as I go about completing them, confirm that the Father, in fact, sent me. The Father who sent me, confirmed me. And you missed it. You never heard his voice, you never saw his appearance. There is nothing left in your memory of his Message because you do not take his Messenger seriously.
To be honest though, I don't even need someone else to verify what I tell you is the truth. I tell you the truth because I want you to be saved.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
I receive: John 5:41, John 8:54
that: John 20:31, Luke 13:34, Luke 19:10, Luke 19:41, Luke 19:42, Luke 24:47, Romans 3:3, Romans 10:1, Romans 10:21, Romans 12:21, 1 Corinthians 9:22, 1 Timothy 2:3, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Timothy 4:16
Reciprocal: Proverbs 29:10 - but John 12:30 - but Acts 26:29 - that not 2 Thessalonians 2:10 - that they 2 Timothy 2:25 - instructing
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But I receive not testimony from man,.... He stood in no need of an human testimony, nor did he rest the truth of his deity and divine sonship thereon: he had other and greater testimonies to produce; as he needed not that any man should testify of man to him, he had no need that any man should testify of him; and if the testimony of men was received, as this of John could not well be objected to, the testimony of God is greater, and which he had; and therefore should not have mentioned John's for his own sake:
but these things I say, that ye might be saved; that is, he produced this testimony of John, who was a person of so great a character among them, that they might be induced by it to believe in him as the Messiah; and so be saved from that ruin and destruction, that would come upon their nation, city, and temple, for their rejection and disbelief of him.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
I receive not testimony from men - I do not depend for proof of my Messiahship on the testimony of men, nor do I pride myself on the commendations or flattery of men.
But these things ... - âThis testimony of John I adduce that you might be convinced. It was evidence of your own seeking. It was clear, full, explicited You âsentâ to make inquiry, and he gave you a candid and satisfactory answer. Had you believed that, you would have believed in the Messiah and been saved.â Men are often dissatisfied with the very evidence of the truth of religion which they sought, and on which they professed themselves willing to rely.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 34. But I receive not testimony from man [only.] I have no need of John's testimony: the works that I do bear sufficient testimony to me, John 5:36.
But these things I say, c.] You believed John to be a prophet - a prophet cannot lie: he bore testimony that I am the Lamb of God, that beareth away the sin of the world, John 1:29 therefore, that ye may be saved by believing in me as such, I have appealed to John's testimony.
