John 5:36 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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.”

John 5:36 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

John 5:36 in 6 Bible Translations

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John 5:36 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“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.”

John 5:36 — World English Bible

John 5:36 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“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. ”

John 5:36 — American Standard Version

John 5:36 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“`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 — Young's Literal Translation

John 5:36 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“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. ”

John 5:36 — Darby Translation

John 5:36 GEN — 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.”

John 5:36 — Geneva Bible

John 5:36 in Context — John 5

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

35 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

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.

37 And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.

38 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.

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What Does John 5:36 Mean?

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