Bible Question:
John 5:31 If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true. John 8:14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of Myself, My record is true... I still don't understand why this 2 verses is contradicting each other ? Please help. |
Bible Answer: Hello, Here is a commentary on John 5:31; The five-fold witness to who Jesus is 1. (31) Self-testimony was not reliable in a court of law 2. (33-35) First: the witness of John the Baptist 3. (36) Second: the witness of the works of Jesus 4. (32; 37-38) Third: the witness of the Father 5. (39) Fourth: the witness of the Scriptures 6. (40-44) The reason for their unbelief a. They are not willing; they have not God's love; they are concerned with man's honor, not the honor that comes from God b. This leaves them open to tremendous deception; even to follow an Anti-Christ. And John 8:13-20; (13-20) Jesus proclaims two witnesses to verify His person a. The mere fact that these Pharisees demand evidence to the light shows that they are blind to its shining b. Jesus points out the He is qualified to witness of Himself, not they, because only He has the view of eternity c. In any case, His testimony is fully supported by the Father d. Where is Your father? may be a slap at Jesus' mysterious conception e. They can only know the Father through the Son, who has declared Him. Praying that this is the information you are looking for. God bless |