35 He was (A)the lamp that was burning and was shining and you (B)were willing to rejoice for [a]a while in his light.

Witness of Works

36 But the testimony which I have is greater than the testimony of John; for (C)the works which the Father has given Me (D)to accomplish—the very works that I do—testify about Me, that the Father (E)has sent Me.

Witness of the Father

37 And the Father who sent Me, (F)He has testified of Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time nor seen His form.

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Footnotes

  1. John 5:35 Lit an hour

35 John was a lamp that burned and gave light,(A) and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.

36 “I have testimony weightier than that of John.(B) For the works that the Father has given me to finish—the very works that I am doing(C)—testify that the Father has sent me.(D) 37 And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me.(E) You have never heard his voice nor seen his form,(F)

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