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John 5:36

John 5:36
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But I have greater witness than that of John,.... The Vulgate Latin, and Ethiopic versions read, "greater than John", but wrongly; for the testimonies of Christ's works, and of his Father, are not…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Greater 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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But I have greater witness - However decisive the judgment of such a man as John may be, who was the lamp of Israel, a miracle of grace, filled with the spirit of Elijah, and more than any prophet,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 5:31-47

In these verses our Lord Jesus proves and confirms the commission he had produced, and makes it out that he was sent of God to be the Messiah.

I. He sets aside his own testimony of himself (Joh 5:31):…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

John 5:36-40

The Father's testimony is evident, (a) in the works assigned to Me, (b) in the revelation which ye do not receive.