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Berean Standard Bible

“Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.”

John 5:34

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Jesus is defending himself before Jewish leaders in Jerusalem after healing on the Sabbath. He lists several witnesses to who he is: John the Baptist, his own works, the Father, and the Scriptures.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.

World English Bible (WEB)

But the testimony which I receive is not from man. However, I say these things that you may be saved.

King James Version (KJV)

But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'But I do not receive testimony from man, but these things I say that you may be saved;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Empero yo no tomo el testimonio de hombre; mas digo esto, para que vosotros seáis salvos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No se trata de que yo necesite el testimonio de un hombre; más bien digo esto para que ustedes sean salvos.

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