Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible "But the testimony which I have is greater than the testimony of John; for the works which the Father has given Me to accomplish-- the very works that I do-- testify about Me, that the Father has sent Me. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible 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. 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. 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. John 5:36 Parallel Commentary Barnes' Notes on the BibleGreater witness - Stronger, more decisive evidence. The works - The miracles - healing the sick and raising the dead. Hath given me - Hath committed to me, or appointed me to do. Certain things he intrusted in his hands to accomplish. To finish - To do or to perform until the task is completed. The word is applied to the "termination" of anything, as we say a task is "ended" or a work is completed. So Jesus said, when he expired, It is "finished" John 19:30. From this it appears that Jesus came to "accomplish" a certain work; and hence we see the reason why he so often guarded his life and sought his safety until the task was fully completed. These works or miracles bore witness of him; that is, they showed that he was sent from God, because none but God could perform them, and because God would not give such power to any whose life and doctrines he did not approve. They were more decisive proof than the testimony of John, because: 1. John worked no miracles, John 10:41. 2. It was possible that a man might be deceived or be an impostor. It was not possible for God to deceive. 3. The miracles which Jesus performed were such as no human being could work, and no angel. He that could raise the dead must have all power, and he who commissioned Jesus, therefore, must be God. John 5:36 Parallel Commentaries Library July 2 Evening[Jesus] prayed the third time, saying the same words.--MATT. 26:44. Who in the days of his flesh . . . offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death. Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord.--Continuing instant in prayer.--Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication.--By prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path February 27 Morning July the Twenty-Seventh the Work of Faith September the Twenty-Ninth the Fountain Cross References Matthew 11:4 Jesus answered and said to them, "Go and report to John what you hear and see: Luke 2:49 And He said to them, "Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father's house?" John 2:23 Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name, observing His signs which He was doing. John 3:17 "For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. John 4:34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work. John 10:25 Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe; the works that I do in My Father's name, these testify of Me. John 10:38 but if I do them, though you do not believe Me, believe the works, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I in the Father." Jump to Previous Accomplish Assigned Bear Completion Finish Greater John Testifies Testify Testimony Weightier Witness Work WorksJump to Next Accomplish Assigned Bear Completion Finish Greater John Testifies Testify Testimony Weightier Witness Work WorksLinks John 5:36 NIVJohn 5:36 NLT John 5:36 ESV John 5:36 NASB John 5:36 KJV John 5:36 Bible Apps John 5:36 Biblia Paralela John 5:36 Chinese Bible John 5:36 French Bible John 5:36 German Bible John 5:36 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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