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…33You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.34Even thoughIdo notaccepthumantestimony,I saythese thingsso thatyoumay be saved.35John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.…

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But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that you might be saved.

I receive.

John 5:41
I receive not honour from men.

John 8:54
Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:

that.

John 20:31
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hendoth gather her brood underher wings, and ye would not!

Luke 19:10,41,42
For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost…

AcceptBehalfHowbeitHoweverHumanMentionNeedOrderReceiveSalvationSavedTestimonyWitnessAcceptBehalfHowbeitHoweverHumanMentionNeedOrderReceiveSalvationSavedTestimonyWitness1.Jesus on the Sabbath day cures him who was diseased thirty-eight years.
10.The Jews therefore object, and persecute him for it.
17.He answers for himself, and reproves them, showing by the testimony of his Father,
31.of John,
36.of his works,
39.and of the Scriptures, who he is.

Even though I do not accept human testimony
In this phrase, Jesus emphasizes His divine authority and the sufficiency of His own testimony. In the context ofJohn 5, Jesus is addressing the Jewish leaders who are questioning His authority. The statement reflects the broader biblical theme that God's truth stands independent of human validation. This echoes the Old Testament principle found inDeuteronomy 19:15, where two or three witnesses are required to establish a matter, yet Jesus, being divine, transcends this requirement. His works and the testimony of the Father (John 5:36-37) are sufficient to validate His claims.

I say these things so that you may be saved
Here, Jesus reveals His purpose in speaking to the people: their salvation. This aligns with the overarching mission of Jesus as described in the Gospels, particularly inJohn 3:17, where it is stated that God sent His Son into the world not to condemn it, but to save it. The use of "saved" indicates a deliverance from sin and its consequences, a central theme in Christian theology. This phrase also highlights Jesus' compassion and desire for all to come to repentance, as seen in2 Peter 3:9. The context of this passage inJohn 5 shows Jesus addressing the unbelief of the Jewish leaders, urging them to recognize Him as the Messiah for their own spiritual benefit.

1.Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking about the testimony concerning Him. He emphasizes that His authority and identity are not dependent on human testimony.

2.John the Baptist
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context ofJohn 5 includes Jesus referencing John the Baptist as a witness to His identity. John was a forerunner to Christ, preparing the way for His ministry.

3.Jewish Leaders
The broader context ofJohn 5 involves Jesus addressing the Jewish leaders who were questioning His authority and actions, particularly His healing on the Sabbath.

4.Jerusalem
The setting for this chapter is Jerusalem, where Jesus performed miracles and taught, leading to confrontations with the religious authorities.

5.The Testimony
This refers to the witness or evidence concerning Jesus' divine mission and identity. Jesus distinguishes between human testimony and the greater testimony of God.The Sufficiency of Divine Testimony
Jesus emphasizes that His identity and mission are validated by God, not merely by human witnesses. Believers should find assurance in the divine testimony of Scripture and the Holy Spirit.

The Role of Human Witnesses
While divine testimony is paramount, God uses human witnesses like John the Baptist to point others to Christ. Believers are called to be witnesses in their own lives, sharing the truth of the Gospel.

Discernment in Testimony
Jesus' distinction between human and divine testimony encourages believers to seek discernment. Not all human testimony aligns with God's truth, so it is crucial to measure it against Scripture.

Faith Beyond Human Approval
Jesus did not seek validation from human sources. Believers are encouraged to live for God's approval rather than human praise, focusing on faithfulness to His Word.1.What is the meaning of John 5:34?

2.How does John 5:34 emphasize the sufficiency of Jesus' testimony for salvation?

3.Why does Jesus mention human testimony in John 5:34, despite not needing it?

4.How can John 5:34 inspire us to trust in Jesus' words today?

5.What other scriptures affirm the reliability of Jesus' testimony for eternal life?

6.How can we apply the truth of John 5:34 in witnessing to others?

7.What does John 5:34 reveal about the nature of Jesus' testimony and its divine origin?

8.How does John 5:34 challenge the reliability of human testimony compared to divine testimony?

9.Why does Jesus emphasize the insufficiency of human testimony in John 5:34?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from John 5?

11.How do you discern true spirits from false ones?

12.How can your joy be made complete?

13.What if I doubt my salvation?

14.Is God greater than our hearts?Even though I do not accept human testimony

• Jesus states, “Even though I do not accept human testimony…” (John 5:34). Because Scripture is completely true, we read this as a literal declaration of His divine independence.

• His authority comes from the Father, not from earthly endorsements (John 5:32;John 8:14).

• Earlier He said, “I do not need the testimony of man” (John 2:25), underscoring that He knows what is in every heart.

• This reminds us that God’s Word is self-authenticating—just as “the word of the LORD stands forever” (Isaiah 40:8;1 Peter 1:25).

• While the Lord later cites John the Baptist’s witness (John 5:33-35), He clarifies here that such human testimony is graciously accommodated for our sake, not because He requires it (1 John 5:9).

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I say these things

• Christ still chooses to speak: “I say these things…”—He actively communicates truth to fallen humanity.

• His words carry the same weight as the Father’s (John 12:49-50) and are life-giving (John 6:63).

• By recording them, Scripture “equips for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17) and confronts unbelief (John 5:38-40).

• Jesus’ statements in this chapter expose sin, affirm His equality with God (John 5:18-23), and call listeners to trust Him who “gives life to whom He wishes” (John 5:21).

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So that you may be saved

• The aim is redemptive: “so that you may be saved.” Salvation, not merely information, is His goal (John 3:16-17;Luke 19:10).

• Jesus longs for people to move from judgment to life (John 5:24). He takes no pleasure in anyone’s perish­ing but desires all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9;1 Timothy 2:4).

• This offer is personal—“you.” Each listener must respond by believing the One whom the Father sent (John 6:29;Acts 16:31).

• The verse therefore links divine authority with gracious invitation: the self-sufficient Savior speaks so that lost sinners can receive eternal life (John 20:31).

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summary

John 5:34 shows the Lord’s independent authority, His purposeful revelation, and His saving heart. Jesus does not need human validation, yet He speaks clearly so that every hearer can trust Him and be delivered from judgment to eternal life.

(34)But I receive not testimony . . .--There is no reason for changing the word. The substantive, and verbs fromJohn 5:31, have been rendered by "witness," and it is better to keep it here. The English also fails to give the article, and is therefore misleading. He did receive witness from men--had received witness from John--but this was notthe witness upon which all was based. Its purpose was to lead them to Christ Himself, and He now refers to it, to show them its true position, that that purpose might be fulfilled.

But these things I say, that ye might be saved.--The emphasis of the clause should be placed upon the pronoun "ye." The thought is, that our Lord does not refer to John's witness for His own sake, but in order that they might be saved. He had a greater witness than that of John, but this they were not yet prepared to receive. They had received John for a season, and had rejoiced in his light. He refers to him now that that light may lead them to the true Source of Light. Some of those who had sent to the Baptist may now understand his words in a deeper sense than any which had come to them before, and may find in them words leading to salvation.

Verse 34. -But I for my part receive not the witness which affirms my Sonshipfrom a man; or,yet the witness which I receive is not from man. Some have given the stronger meaning of "take hold," or "snatch," or "strive after," toλαμβάνω. But this is unnecessary, for emphasis is laid on the article, "the witness," which is real, infallible, convincing, commanding, must come from the highest source of all. Yet, though Christ cannot depend upon John's testimony, it ought to have had weight with his hearers. It called them to repentance, to holy living, to faith in the Coming One. It discounted their pride in Abrahamic birth, and their false notions of race purity; it made personal and individual that which had been looked at as a national monopoly of privilege. Nay, more, it had testified that he was the "Lamb of God" and the "Son of God" and the "Bridegroom of the Church." Therefore he continued:Howbeit, these things I say - I call attention to the sum total of his message, the testimony he bore to truth -that yemay be saved; for all that John said was true. "John did no miracle: but all things that he said concerning Jesus were true" (John 10:41; see notes). If the Jews had accepted the testimony of John, they wound not now be cherishing angry and rebellious thought, and have been so blinded to the truth and reality of things.

Parallel Commentaries ...


[Even though]
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

I
ἐγὼ(egō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

{do} not
οὐ(ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756:No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

accept
λαμβάνω(lambanō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2983:(a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.

human
ἀνθρώπου(anthrōpou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 444:A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

testimony,
μαρτυρίαν(martyrian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3141:Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given.

I say
λέγω(legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004:(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

these things
ταῦτα(tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.

so that
ἵνα(hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

you
ὑμεῖς(hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

may be saved.
σωθῆτε(sōthēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4982:To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.


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