Bible Strands
John 5:32
There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to Jewish leaders in Jerusalem, immediately after stating that His own self-testimony lacks legal standing. He introduces a second witness to establish the factual basis of His claims.
The words — ἄλλος (allos) means another of the same kind, and μαρτυρῶν (marturōn) denotes the active bearing of witness. The syntax presents the testimony as an objective, corroborating account rather than a subjective claim.
The thread — The text points forward to John the Baptist (John 5:33) and aligns with the baptismal witnesses recorded in Matthew 3:17 and John 1:33. The same triad of water, blood, and Spirit testimony is later summarized in 1 John 5:6.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to evaluate Jesus’ identity based on external, corroborating evidence rather than accepting self-assertion. It demands a decision to trust the provided witnesses instead of dismissing the speaker.
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The Greek words
King James Version
There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.
Cross-references
- John 1:33 I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’
- 1 John 5:6 This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth.
- Matthew 3:17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”
- Matthew 17:5 While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
- John 5:36 But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.
- John 8:17 Even in your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid.
- John 12:28 Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”
- John 12:50 And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.”
- Mark 1:11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
- Luke 3:22 and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”