John 3:32 bbe — He gives witness of what he has seen and of what has come to his ears; and no man takes his witness as true.

Bible in Basic English

"He gives witness of what he has seen and of what has come to his ears; and no man takes his witness as true."

— John 3:32, Bible in Basic English

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John 3 — Context

29

He who has the bride is the husband: but the husband's friend, whose place is by his side and whose ears are open to him, is full of joy because of the husband's voice: such is my joy, and it is complete.

30

He has to become greater while I become less.

31

He who comes from heaven is greater than all others: he who comes from earth is of the earth, and of the earth are his words: he who comes from heaven is over all.

32

He gives witness of what he has seen and of what has come to his ears; and no man takes his witness as true.

33

He who so takes his witness has made clear his faith that God is true.

34

For he whom God has sent says God's words; and God does not give him the Spirit by measure.

35

The Father has love for the Son and has put all things into his hands.

John 3:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:32 say?
John 3:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He gives witness of what he has seen and of what has come to his ears; and no man takes his witness as true.”
Where is John 3:32 in the Bible?
John 3:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 32.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 3:32.
What translation should I read John 3:32 in?
John 3:32 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 3:32?
John 3:32 reads (BBE): “He gives witness of what he has seen and of what has come to his ears; and no man takes his witness as true.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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