Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, John by R F Weymouth
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to the truth.
005:034 But the testimony on my behalf which I accept is not from man; though I say all this in order that you may be saved. 005:035 He was the lamp that burned and shone, and for a time you were willing to be gladdened by his light. 005:036 "But the testimony which I have is weightier than that of John; for the work the Father has assigned to me for me to bring it to completion--the very work which I am doing-- affords testimony concerning me that the Father has sent me. 005:037 And the Father who sent me, *He* has given testimony concerning me. None of you have ever either heard His voice or seen what He is like. 005:038 Nor have you His word dwelling within you, for you refuse to believe Him whom *He* has sent. 005:039 "You search the Scriptures, because you suppose that in them you will find the Life of the Ages; and it is those Scriptures that yield testimony concerning me; 005:040 and yet you are unwilling to come to me that you may have Life. 005:041 "I do not accept glory from man, 005:042 but I know you well, and I know that in your hearts you do not really love God. 005:043 I have come as my Father's representative, and you do not receive me. If some one else comes representing only himself, him you will receive. 005:044 How is it possible for you to believe, while you receive glory from one another and have no desire for the glory that comes from the only God? 005:045 "Do not suppose that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one who accuses you, namely Moses, on whom your hope rests. |
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