John 5:30 kjv — I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but t…

King James Version

"I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me."

— John 5:30, King James Version

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John 5 — Context

27

And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.

28

Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,

29

And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

30

I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

31

If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.

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

33

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

John 5:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 5:30 say?
John 5:30 in the King James Version reads: “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.”
Where is John 5:30 in the Bible?
John 5:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 30.
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 5:30.
What translation should I read John 5:30 in?
John 5:30 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 5:30?
John 5:30 reads (KJV): “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.” 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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