John 5:34 asv — But the witness which I receive is not from man: howbeit I say these things, that ye may be saved.

American Standard Version

"But the witness which I receive is not from man: howbeit I say these things, that ye may be saved. "

— John 5:34, American Standard Version

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John 5:34 in Other Translations

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John 5 — Context

31

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

32

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

33

Ye have sent unto John, and he hath borne witness unto the truth.

34

But the witness which I receive is not from man: howbeit I say these things, that ye may be saved.

35

He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

36

But the witness which I have is greater than that of John; for the works which the Father hath given me to accomplish, the very works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.

37

And the Father that sent me, he hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form.

John 5:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 5:34 say?
John 5:34 in the American Standard Version reads: “But the witness which I receive is not from man: howbeit I say these things, that ye may be saved. ”
Where is John 5:34 in the Bible?
John 5:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 34.
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 5:34.
What translation should I read John 5:34 in?
John 5:34 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 5:34?
John 5:34 reads (ASV): “But the witness which I receive is not from man: howbeit I say these things, that ye may be saved. ” 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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