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Verse	Translation	Text
Joh 5:34	Strong Concordance	But [1161] I [1473] receive [2983] not [3756] testimony [3141] from [3844] man [444]: but [235] these things [5023] I say [3004], that [2443] ye [5210] might be saved [4982].
	King James	But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
I receive not testimony from men - I do not depend for proof of my Messiahship on the testimony of men, nor do I pride myself on the commendations or flattery of men. But these things ... - "This testimony of John I adduce that you might be convinced. It was evidence of your own seeking. It was clear, full, explicited You 'sent' to make inquiry, and he gave you a candid and satisfactory answer. Had you believed that, you would have believed in the Messiah and been saved." Men are often dissatisfied with the very evidence of the truth of religion which they sought, and on which they professed themselves willing to rely.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

I receive not testimony from men - I do not depend for proof of my Messiahship on the testimony of men, nor do I pride myself on the commendations or flattery of men.

But these things ... - "This testimony of John I adduce that you might be convinced. It was evidence of your own seeking. It was clear, full, explicited You 'sent' to make inquiry, and he gave you a candid and satisfactory answer. Had you believed that, you would have believed in the Messiah and been saved." Men are often dissatisfied with the very evidence of the truth of religion which they sought, and on which they professed themselves willing to rely.

The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917]
saved (See Scofield) - (Rom 1:16).

The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917]

saved

(See Scofield) - (Rom 1:16).

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]
But I (ἐγὼ δὲ) Emphatic, in contrast with ye (Joh 5:33). Receive (λαμβάνω) See on Joh 3:32. Testimony (τὴν μαρτυρίαν) Rev., properly the witness. The restoration of the article is important. It has the force of my, marking the witness as characteristic of Christ's work. The only testimony which I accept as proof. From man Or from a man, with a primary reference to the Baptist. Rev. renders, the witness which I receive is not from man. These things With reference to the Baptist. Ye may be saved The ye (ὑμεῖς), marking them as those who might be influenced by the inferior, human testimony; though they did not apprehend the divine testimony.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]

But I (ἐγὼ δὲ)

Emphatic, in contrast with ye (Joh 5:33).

Receive (λαμβάνω)

See on Joh 3:32.

Testimony (τὴν μαρτυρίαν)

Rev., properly the witness. The restoration of the article is important. It has the force of my, marking the witness as characteristic of Christ's work. The only testimony which I accept as proof.

From man

Or from a man, with a primary reference to the Baptist. Rev. renders, the witness which I receive is not from man.

These things

With reference to the Baptist.

Ye may be saved

The ye (ὑμεῖς), marking them as those who might be influenced by the inferior, human testimony; though they did not apprehend the divine testimony.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
But I have no need to receive, &c. But these things - Concerning John, whom ye yourselves reverence, I say, that ye may be saved - So really and seriously did he will their salvation. Yet they were not saved. Most, if not all of them, died in their sins.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

But I have no need to receive, &c. But these things - Concerning John, whom ye yourselves reverence, I say, that ye may be saved - So really and seriously did he will their salvation. Yet they were not saved. Most, if not all of them, died in their sins.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
But I receive not testimony from man [only] - I have no need of John's testimony: the works that I do bear sufficient testimony to me, Joh 5:36. But these things I say, etc. - You believed John to be a prophet - a prophet cannot lie: he bore testimony that I am the Lamb of God, that beareth away the sin of the world, Joh 1:29; therefore, that ye may be saved by believing in me as such, I have appealed to John's testimony.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

But I receive not testimony from man [only] - I have no need of John's testimony: the works that I do bear sufficient testimony to me, Joh 5:36.

But these things I say, etc. - You believed John to be a prophet - a prophet cannot lie: he bore testimony that I am the Lamb of God, that beareth away the sin of the world, Joh 1:29; therefore, that ye may be saved by believing in me as such, I have appealed to John's testimony.

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