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And God has testified about his Son. <a href="/esv/1_john/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son. <a href="/bsb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son. <a href="/blb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony of God that He has testified concerning His Son. <a href="/kjv/1_john/5.htm">King James Bible</a> If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. <a href="/nkjv/1_john/5.htm">New King James Version</a> If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> If we receive the testimony of people, the testimony of God is greater; for the testimony of God is this, that He has testified concerning His Son. <a href="/nasb/1_john/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater; for the testimony of God is this, that He has testified concerning His Son. <a href="/nasb77/1_john/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for the witness of God is this, that He has borne witness concerning His Son. <a href="/lsb/1_john/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for the witness of God is this, that He has borne witness about His Son. <a href="/amp/1_john/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> If we accept [as we do] the testimony of men [that is, if we are willing to take the sworn statements of fallible humans as evidence], the testimony of God is greater [far more authoritative]; for this is the testimony of God, that He has testified regarding His Son. <a href="/csb/1_john/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If we accept human testimony, God’s testimony is greater, because it is God’s testimony that he has given about his Son. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If we accept the testimony of men, God&#8217s testimony is greater, because it is God&#8217s testimony that He has given about His Son. <a href="/asv/1_john/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for the witness of God is this, that he hath borne witness concerning his Son. <a href="/cev/1_john/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We believe what people tell us. But we can trust what God says even more, and God is the one who has spoken about his Son. <a href="/erv/1_john/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for the witness of God is this, that he hath borne witness concerning his Son. <a href="/gwt/1_john/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We accept human testimony. God's testimony is greater because it is the testimony that he has given about his Son. <a href="/gnt/1_john/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> We believe human testimony; but God's testimony is much stronger, and he has given this testimony about his Son. <a href="/isv/1_john/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> If we accept human testimony, God's testimony is greater, because it is the testimony of God and because he has testified about his Son. <a href="/msb/1_john/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son. <a href="/net/1_john/5.htm">NET Bible</a> If we accept the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, because this is the testimony of God that he has testified concerning his Son. <a href="/nheb/1_john/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> If we accept human testimony, the witness of God is greater; for this is God's testimony that he has testified concerning his Son. <a href="/wbt/1_john/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater: for this is the testimony of God which he hath testified of his Son. <a href="/wey/1_john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If we accept the testimony of men, God's testimony is greater: for God's testimony consists of the things which He has testified about His Son. <a href="/web/1_john/5.htm">World English Bible</a> If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is God’s testimony which he has testified concerning his Son. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, because this is the testimony of God that He has testified concerning His Son. <a href="/blb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony of God that He has testified concerning His Son. <a href="/ylt/1_john/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> If the testimony of men we receive, the testimony of God is greater, because this is the testimony of God that He hath testified concerning His Son. <a href="/slt/1_john/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater: for this is the testimony of God which he has testified concerning his Son.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony of God, which is greater, because he hath testified of his Son. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> If we accept the testimony of men, then the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony of God, which is greater: that he has testified about his Son. <a href="/nabre/1_john/5.htm">New American Bible</a> If we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is surely greater. Now the testimony of God is this, that he has testified on behalf of his Son. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If we receive human testimony, the testimony of God is greater; for this is the testimony of God that he has testified to his Son.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> If we accept the testimony of men, how much greater is the testimony of God: for this is the testimony of God, which he has testified of his Son. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> If we receive the testimony of men, how much greater is the testimony of God? And this is the testimony of God which he testifies about his Son:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater: for this is the testimony of God, which he has borne concerning his Son. <a href="/godbey/1_john/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: because this is the witness of God that he has testified concerning his Son. <a href="/haweis/1_john/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> If we receive the testimony of man, the testimony of God is stronger: for this is the testimony of God which he testified concerning his Son. <a href="/mace/1_john/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> if we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater: now this is the testimony, which God has given us of his son. <a href="/wey/1_john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If we accept the testimony of men, God's testimony is greater: for God's testimony consists of the things which He has testified about His Son. <a href="/worrell/1_john/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater; because this is the testimony of God, that He hath testified concerning His Son. <a href="/worsley/1_john/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now if we admit the testimony of men, sure the testimony of God is greater: and this is the testimony of God, which He hath testified concerning his Son. <a href="/parallel/1_john/5-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlZ5ywDtQGE?start=967" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_john/5.htm">God's Testimony about His Son</a> 8the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement. 9<a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: Ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">Even if</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: lambanomen (V-PIA-1P) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">we accept</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpōn (N-GMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">human</a> <a href="/greek/3141.htm" title="3141: martyrian (N-AFS) -- Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given.">testimony,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3141.htm" title="3141: martyria (N-NFS) -- Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given.">testimony</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: meizōn (Adj-NFS-C) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">greater.</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: hautē (DPro-NFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3141.htm" title="3141: martyria (N-NFS) -- Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given.">testimony</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/3140.htm" title="3140: memartyrēken (V-RIA-3S) -- To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.">has given</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huiou (N-GMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son.</a> 10Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/5-31.htm">John 5:31-37</a> If I testify about Myself, My testimony is not valid. / There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid. / You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth. ... <a href="/john/8-17.htm">John 8:17-18</a> Even in your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid. / I am One who testifies about Myself, and the Father, who sent Me, also testifies about Me.” <a href="/john/3-31.htm">John 3:31-33</a> The One who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks as one from the earth. The One who comes from heaven is above all. / He testifies to what He has seen and heard, yet no one accepts His testimony. / Whoever accepts His testimony has certified that God is truthful. <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a> Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. <a href="/john/15-26.htm">John 15:26-27</a> When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me. / And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning. <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a> And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a> And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe. <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Romans 8:16</a> The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. <a href="/acts/5-32.htm">Acts 5:32</a> We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.” <a href="/john/1-32.htm">John 1:32-34</a> Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him. / I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ / I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a> While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” <a href="/2_peter/1-17.htm">2 Peter 1:17-18</a> For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” / And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. <a href="/john/12-28.htm">John 12:28-30</a> Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” / The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him. / In response, Jesus said, “This voice was not for My benefit, but yours. <a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a> A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. <a href="/isaiah/55-4.htm">Isaiah 55:4</a> Behold, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander of the peoples.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he has testified of his Son.we.<a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">1 John 5:10</a> He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.<a href="/john/3-32.htm">John 3:32,33</a> And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony… <a href="/john/5-31.htm">John 5:31-36,39</a> If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true… for.<a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16,17</a> And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: … <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a> While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/james/2-9.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-9.htm">Consists</a> <a href="/1_john/5-2.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Testified</a> <a href="/1_john/5-8.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/1_john/5-7.htm">True.</a> <a href="/1_john/5-8.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/2_john/1-6.htm">Consists</a> <a href="/1_john/5-12.htm">God's</a> <a href="/3_john/1-4.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_john/1-4.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/3_john/1-3.htm">Testified</a> <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/1_john/5-20.htm">True.</a> <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 5</div>1. <a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">He who loves God loves his children, and keeps his commandments;</a> 3. <a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">which to the faithful are not grievous.</a> 9. <a href="/1_john/5-9.htm">Jesus is the Son of God;</a> 14. <a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">and able to hear our prayers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_john/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Even if we accept human testimony In the ancient world, human testimony was often used in legal and religious contexts to establish truth. The Jewish law required two or three witnesses to confirm a matter (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>). This phrase acknowledges the validity of human testimony but sets the stage for a comparison with divine testimony. The early church faced challenges from false teachers, making the reliability of testimony crucial. This phrase suggests that if we trust human witnesses, how much more should we trust God’s testimony.the testimony of God is greater God's testimony surpasses human testimony in authority and truthfulness. Throughout Scripture, God’s words and actions are depicted as infallible and trustworthy (<a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a>). The divine testimony is not subject to human error or deceit. This statement emphasizes the superiority of God’s revelation, particularly in the context of Jesus Christ’s identity and mission. The greater testimony of God is seen in the fulfillment of prophecies and the resurrection of Jesus, which serve as divine validation of His Son.For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son The testimony refers to God’s declaration and affirmation of Jesus as His Son. This is seen at Jesus’ baptism and transfiguration, where God’s voice from heaven confirms Jesus’ divine sonship (<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17, 17</a>:5). The testimony includes the works and miracles of Jesus, His teachings, and ultimately His resurrection, which is the cornerstone of Christian faith (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-14.htm">1 Corinthians 15:14</a>). This divine testimony is central to the gospel message and is the foundation for belief in Jesus as the Messiah and Savior.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of 1 John, traditionally identified as John the Apostle, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples. He is writing to early Christians to affirm their faith and counter false teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate source of truth and the one whose testimony is being highlighted as greater than human testimony. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The Son of God, whose divine nature and mission are the focus of God's testimony. 4. <a href="/topical/e/early_christian_community.htm">Early Christian Community</a> The recipients of John's letter, who were facing challenges from false teachings and needed reassurance of their faith. 5. <a href="/topical/f/false_teachers.htm">False Teachers</a> Individuals who were spreading incorrect teachings about Jesus, particularly denying His divinity and the truth of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_superiority_of_divine_testimony.htm">The Superiority of Divine Testimony</a> God's testimony is inherently more reliable and authoritative than human testimony. As believers, we should prioritize and trust in what God has revealed about His Son. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faith_in_god's_testimony.htm">The Importance of Faith in God's Testimony</a> Accepting God's testimony about Jesus is foundational to the Christian faith. It requires us to trust in the divine revelation over human reasoning or skepticism. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_against_false_teachings.htm">Discernment Against False Teachings</a> In a world filled with conflicting messages, Christians must discern and hold fast to the truth of God's testimony, as revealed in Scripture, to guard against false teachings. <a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_salvation.htm">The Assurance of Salvation</a> God's testimony about His Son assures us of our salvation and eternal life. Believers can find confidence and peace in this divine promise. <a href="/topical/l/living_out_the_testimony.htm">Living Out the Testimony</a> As recipients of God's testimony, Christians are called to live in a way that reflects the truth of the Gospel, bearing witness to others through their words and actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 5</a> <a href="/q/does_john_1_1_suggest_multiple_gods.htm">Does John 1:1 imply multiple gods since 'the Word' is both with God and is God?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_jesus_share_glory_pre-universe.htm">In John 17:5, how can Jesus claim to share glory 'before the world existed' if science shows the universe had a singular origin billions of years ago?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_lamb_worship_reconciled_with_god-only.htm">How do we reconcile the universal worship of the Lamb (Revelation 5:13) with other parts of the Bible that emphasize worship of God alone (e.g., Exodus 20:3)?</a> <a href="/q/why_should_we_believe_jesus_was_god.htm">Why should we believe Jesus was God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - An argument a fortiori. If we receive expresses no doubt, but states an admitted fact gently (see <a href="/1_john/4-11.htm">1 John 4:11</a>; and comp. <a href="/john/7-23.htm">John 7:23</a>; <a href="/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35</a>; <a href="/john/13-14.htm">John 13:14</a>). "If we accept human witness [and, of course, we do], we must accept Divine witness [and, therefore, must believe that the Son of God is Jesus Christ]; for the witness of God consists in this, that he has borne witness concerning his Son." Note the pertinacious repetition of the word "witness," thoroughly in St John's style. The perfect μεμαρτύρηκε indicates that the witness still continues. <a href="/commentaries/1_john/5-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Even] if Εἰ (Ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. we accept λαμβάνομεν (lambanomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. human ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. testimony, μαρτυρίαν (martyrian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3141.htm">Strong's 3141: </a> Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. testimony μαρτυρία (martyria) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3141.htm">Strong's 3141: </a> Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. is ἐστίν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. greater. μείζων (meizōn) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. For ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. this αὕτη (hautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. testimony μαρτυρία (martyria) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3141.htm">Strong's 3141: </a> Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has [given] μεμαρτύρηκεν (memartyrēken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3140.htm">Strong's 3140: </a> To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Son. Υἱοῦ (Huiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. 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