John 5:36 “But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works…”

John 5:36

But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.

World English Bible

But the testimony which I have is greater than that of John; for the works which the Father gave me to accomplish, the very works that I do, testify about me, that the Father has sent me.

American Standard Version

But the witness which I have is greater than that of John; for the works which the Father hath given me to accomplish, the very works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.

Geneva Bible 1599

But I haue greater witnesse then the witnesse of Iohn: for the workes which the Father hath giuen me to finish, the same workes that I doe, beare witnesse of me, that the Father sent me.

Darby Translation

But I have the witness [that is] greater than [that] of John; for the works which the Father has given me that I should complete them, the works themselves which I do, bear witness concerning me that the Father has sent me.

Young's Literal Translation

'But I have the testimony greater than John's, for the works that the Father gave me, that I might finish them, the works themselves that I do, they testify concerning me, that the Father hath sent me.

Bible in Basic English

But the witness which I have is greater than that of John: the work which the Father has given me to do, the very work which I am now doing, is a witness that the Father has sent me.

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Cross references

“I have”

1 John 5:9 John 5:32 1 John 5:11 1 John 5:12

1 John 5:9 · BSB

Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.

John 5:32 · BSB

There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid.

1 John 5:11 · BSB

And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.

1 John 5:12 · BSB

Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

“the works”

John 10:25 John 15:24 John 9:30–33 John 3:2 Acts 2:22 Matthew 11:4

John 10:25 · BSB

“I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf.

John 15:24 · BSB

If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father.

John 9:30–33 · BSB

“That is remarkable indeed!” the man said. “You do not know where He is from, and yet He opened my eyes.

John 3:2 · BSB

He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”

Acts 2:22 · BSB

Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.

Matthew 11:4 · BSB

Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see:

Also

John 2:23 John 3:17 John 4:34

John 2:23 · BSB

While He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the signs He was doing and believed in His name.

John 3:17 · BSB

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

John 4:34 · BSB

Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

35John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.

37And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form,

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