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More Than Just Miracles
When Jesus speaks of his "works," commentators clarify that he means his entire God-given mission, not just his miracles. This includes his teachings, his fulfillment of the law, and the ultimate work of redemption. While miracles were powerful signs, his whole life and ministry served as a testament that the Father had sent him.
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Albert Barnes
On John 5:36
18th Century
Theologian
Greater witness. Stronger, more decisive evidence.
The works. The miracles—healing the sick and raising the dead.
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AT Robertson
On John 5:36
But the witness which I have is greater than that of John (Εγω δε εχω την μαρτυριαν μειζω του Ιωανου). Literally, "But I have the …
Charles Ellicott
On John 5:36
19th Century
Bishop
For "has given Me" read, with the better manuscripts, gave Me. The pronouns in "But I have" and in "that I do," are emphatic.
In th…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 5:32–40
19th Century
Preacher
They were great Bible-readers, great students of the letter, but they would not come to Christ; and therefore the Scriptures themselves became a to…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 5:36
Another witness is that of the works Jesus was doing, i.e., those deeds that revealed his divine nature. As the quality of one’s deeds shows one’s …
John Calvin
On John 5:36
16th Century
Theologian
But I have greater testimony than that of John. After having shown that, in the person of John, the Jews had wickedly corrupted the gift o…
John Gill
On John 5:36
17th Century
Pastor
But I have greater witness than that of John
The Vulgate Latin, and Ethiopic versions read, "greater than John", but…
Matthew Henry
On John 5:30–38
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord returns to his declaration of the entire agreement between the Father and the Son, and declared himself the Son of God. He had higher test…