John 8:17 cpdv — And it is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And it is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true. "

— John 8:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 8 — Context

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Jesus responded and said to them: “Even though I offer testimony about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going.

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You judge according to the flesh. I do not judge anyone.

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And when I do judge, my judgment is true. For I am not alone, but it is I and he who sent me: the Father.

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And it is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true.

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I am one who offers testimony about myself, and the Father who sent me offers testimony about me.”

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Therefore, they said to him, “Where is your Father?” Jesus answered: “You know neither me, nor my Father. If you did know me, perhaps you would know my Father also.”

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Jesus spoke these words at the treasury, while teaching in the temple. And no one apprehended him, because his hour had not yet come.

John 8:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:17 say?
John 8:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And it is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true. ”
Where is John 8:17 in the Bible?
John 8:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 17.
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 8:17.
What translation should I read John 8:17 in?
John 8:17 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 8:17?
John 8:17 reads (CPDV): “And it is written in your law that the testimony of two men 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.
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