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John 5:33–35

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Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth.
But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.
He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
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From verse 33

  1. John 1:15–27Rank 1 from verse 33
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    15¶ John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.

    16And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

    17For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

    18No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

    19¶ And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?

    20And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.

    21And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.

    22Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?

    23He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.

    24And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.

    25And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?

    26John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;

    27He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.

  2. John 1:29–34Rank 2 from verse 33
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    29¶ The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

    30This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.

    31And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

    32And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.

    33And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

    34And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

  3. John 1:6–8Rank 3 from verse 33
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    6¶ There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

    7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

    8He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

  4. John 3:26–36Rank 4 from verse 33
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    26And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.

    27John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.

    28Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.

    29He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.

    30He must increase, but I must decrease.

    31He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

    32And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.

    33He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.

    34For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

    35The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

    36He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

From verse 34

  1. 1 John 5:9Rank 1 from verse 34
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    9If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.

  2. 1 Timothy 4:16Rank 2 from verse 34
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    16Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

  3. John 20:31Rank 3 from verse 34
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    31But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

  4. Luke 19:41–42Rank 4 from verse 34
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    41¶ And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

    42Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.

  5. 1 Corinthians 9:22Rank 5 from verse 34
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    22To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

  6. 1 Timothy 2:3–4Rank 6 from verse 34
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    3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

    4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

  7. John 5:41Rank 7 from verse 34
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    41I receive not honour from men.

  8. Romans 10:1Rank 8 from verse 34
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    1BRETHREN, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.

  9. John 8:54Rank 9 from verse 34
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    54Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:

  10. Luke 24:47Rank 10 from verse 34
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    47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

  11. Luke 13:34Rank 11 from verse 34
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    34O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!

  12. Luke 19:10Rank 12 from verse 34
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    10For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

  13. Romans 10:21Rank 13 from verse 34
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    21But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.

  14. Romans 12:21Rank 14 from verse 34
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    21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

  15. Romans 3:3Rank 15 from verse 34
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    3For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?

From verse 35

  1. 2 Peter 1:19Rank 1 from verse 35
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    19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

  2. John 1:7–8Rank 2 from verse 35
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    7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

    8He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

  3. Matthew 11:11Rank 3 from verse 35
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    11Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

  4. Luke 1:76–77Rank 4 from verse 35
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    76And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

    77To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

  5. Matthew 3:5–7Rank 5 from verse 35
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    5Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judæa, and all the region round about Jordan,

    6And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

    7¶ But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

  6. John 6:66Rank 6 from verse 35
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    66¶ From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

  7. Luke 1:15–17Rank 7 from verse 35
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    15For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.

    16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.

    17And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

  8. Luke 7:28Rank 8 from verse 35
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    28For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

  9. Mark 6:20Rank 9 from verse 35
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    20For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

  10. Matthew 11:7–9Rank 10 from verse 35
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    7¶ And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

    8But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.

    9But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

  11. Matthew 13:20–21Rank 11 from verse 35
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    20But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

    21Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

  12. Matthew 21:26Rank 12 from verse 35
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    26But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

  13. Ezekiel 33:31Rank 13 from verse 35
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    31And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.

  14. Galatians 4:15–16Rank 14 from verse 35
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    15Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.

    16Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?

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John 5:33

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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bare

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1. As the past tense of bear, brought forth or gave birth to offspring; also produced fruit or other increase. 2. Carried, conveyed, supported, lifted, or sustained a person, object, or load. 3. Bore, endured, or took upon oneself a loss, infirmity, sin, or other burden. 4. Gave witness or record; testified. 5. Exercised rule or authority. 6. As an adjective, uncovered, naked, exposed, stripped, or without covering.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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witness

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Sense 1: A person or thing that attests, testifies, records, or supplies evidence; also testimony, record, or the act of bearing testimony. Sense 2: To see in person, testify, attest, or give evidence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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truth

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1. That which is true; conformity to fact or reality. 2. Faithfulness. 3. God's revealed word.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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John 5:34

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

testimony

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Sense 1: A witness, declaration, evidence, record, or solemn statement. Sense 2: The written law given as a covenant witness.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

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saved

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of save, meaning to rescue, deliver, preserve, keep alive, heal, recover, or bring safely through.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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John 5:35

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burning

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Sense 1: Present-participial or verbal-noun form of burn, meaning to consume, injure, heat, dry, or harden by fire or intense heat. Sense 2: To be on fire.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shining

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of shine, meaning to emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor. To give light, real or figurative.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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light

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Sense 1: Brightness or illumination. Sense 2: A source or opening that gives light. Sense 3: Figuratively, truth, knowledge, revelation, life, or favour contrasted with darkness. Sense 4: To illuminate or kindle. Sense 5: To alight or come upon. Sense 6: Slight, easy, swift, or not heavy.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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willing

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Disposed, ready, or consenting by choice; desiring or intending to do the stated thing.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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season

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Sense 1: An appointed time or period. Sense 2: As a verb, to prepare, mature, or make suitable.

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rejoice

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1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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5:32¶ There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.

5:33Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth.

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5:34But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.

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5:35He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

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