John 5:32 bbe — There is another who gives witness about me and I am certain that the witness he gives about me is true.

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"There is another who gives witness about me and I am certain that the witness he gives about me is true."

— John 5:32, Bible in Basic English

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“There is another who testifies about me, and I know the testimony he testifies about me is true.”
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John 5 — Context

And they will come out; those who have done good, into the new life; and those who have done evil, to be judged.

Of myself I am unable to do anything: as the voice comes to me so I give a decision: and my decision is right because I have no desire to do what is pleasing to myself, but only what is pleasing to him who sent me.

If I gave witness about myself, my witness would not be true.

There is another who gives witness about me and I am certain that the witness he gives about me is true.

You sent to John and he gave true witness.

But I have no need of a man's witness: I only say these things so that you may have salvation.

He was a burning and shining light, and for a time you were ready to be happy in his light.

John 5:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 5:32 say?

John 5:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “There is another who gives witness about me and I am certain that the witness he gives about me is true.”

Where is John 5:32 in the Bible?

John 5:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, 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 5:32.

What translation should I read John 5:32 in?

John 5:32 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 5:32?

John 5:32 reads (BBE): “There is another who gives witness about me and I am certain that the witness he gives about me is 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.

John 5:32 bbe — There is another who gives witness about me and I am certain that the witness he gives about me is true.

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