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and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. <a href="/nkjv/john/5.htm">New King James Version</a> There is another who bears witness of Me, and I know that the witness which He witnesses of Me is true. <a href="/nasb_/john/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that the testimony which He gives about Me is true. <a href="/nasb/john/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220There is another who testifies of Me, and I know that the testimony which He gives about Me is true. <a href="/nasb77/john/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “There is another who bears witness of Me, and I know that the testimony which He bears of Me is true. <a href="/lsb/john/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> There is another who bears witness about Me, and I know that the witness which He gives about Me is true. <a href="/amp/john/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> There is another [My Father] who testifies about Me, and I know [without any doubt] that His testimony on My behalf is true and valid. <a href="/csb/john/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> There is another who testifies about me, and I know that the testimony he gives about me is true. <a href="/hcsb/john/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> There is Another who testifies about Me, and I know that the testimony He gives about Me is valid. <a href="/asv/john/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> It is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. <a href="/cev/john/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But there is someone else who speaks for me, and I know what he says is true. <a href="/erv/john/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> It is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. <a href="/gwt/john/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Someone else testifies on my behalf, and I know that what he says about me is true. <a href="/gnt/john/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> But there is someone else who testifies on my behalf, and I know that what he says about me is true. <a href="/isv/john/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> There is another who testifies about me, and I know that the testimony he gives about me is true. <a href="/msb/john/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid. <a href="/net/john/5.htm">NET Bible</a> There is another who testifies about me, and I know the testimony he testifies about me is true. <a href="/nheb/john/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It is another who testifies about me. I know that the testimony which he testifies about me is true. <a href="/wbt/john/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> There is another that testifieth concerning me, and I know that the testimony which he beareth concerning me is true. <a href="/wey/john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There is Another who gives testimony concerning me, and I know that the testimony is true which He offers concerning me. <a href="/web/john/5.htm">World English Bible</a> It is another who testifies about me. I know that the testimony which he testifies about me is true. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> there is another who is testifying concerning Me, and I have known that the testimony that He testifies concerning Me is true; <a href="/blb/john/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> It is another bearing witness concerning Me, and I know that the testimony which he bears witness concerning Me is true. <a href="/ylt/john/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> another there is who is testifying concerning me, and I have known that the testimony that he doth testify concerning me is true; <a href="/slt/john/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Another is testifying of me, and I know that the testimony which he testifies of me is true.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. <a href="/cpdv/john/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> There is another who offers testimony about me, and I know that the testimony which he offers about me is true. <a href="/nabre/john/5.htm">New American Bible</a> But there is another who testifies on my behalf, and I know that the testimony he gives on my behalf is true. <a href="/nrsvce/john/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> There is another who testifies on my behalf, and I know that his testimony to me is true.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> It is another one who testifies concerning me; and I know that the testimony which he testifies concerning me is true. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> There is another who testifies about me, and I know that his testimony, which he testifies of me, is true.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> There is another that testifies concerning me, and I know that the testimony which he testifies concerning me is worthy of credit. <a href="/godbey/john/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>There is another who testifieth concerning me; and you know that the testimony which He testifies concerning me is true.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> There is another who beareth witness of me, and I know that his witness is true which he witnesseth concerning me. <a href="/mace/john/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> there is another who testifies of me, and I know that the testimony which he gives of me, is true. <a href="/wey/john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There is Another who gives testimony concerning me, and I know that the testimony is true which He offers concerning me. <a href="/worrell/john/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>There is Another Who testifieth concerning Me; and I know that the testimony which He testifieth concerning Me is true.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but<FR> there is another who testifieth concerning me; and I know that the testimony, which he giveth concerning me, is true.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/5-32.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/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=1599" 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/john/5.htm">Testimonies about Jesus</a> 31If I testify about Myself, My testimony is not valid. 32<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.">There is</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allos (Adj-NMS) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">another</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/3140.htm" title="3140: martyrōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.">testifies</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/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oida (V-RIA-1S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">I know</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: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3141.htm" title="3141: martyria (N-NFS) -- Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given.">testimony</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3140.htm" title="3140: martyrei (V-PIA-3S) -- To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify."></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/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</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/227.htm" title="227: alēthēs (Adj-NFS) -- Unconcealed, true, true in fact, worthy of credit, truthful. TRUE.">valid.</a> 33You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.…<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/8-18.htm">John 8:18</a> I am One who testifies about Myself, and the Father, who sent Me, also testifies about Me.” <a href="/john/15-26.htm">John 15:26</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. <a href="/john/1-7.htm">John 1:7-8</a> He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. / He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. <a href="/john/3-11.htm">John 3:11</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, and yet you people do not accept our testimony. <a href="/john/8-14.htm">John 8:14</a> Jesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going. <a href="/john/14-17.htm">John 14:17</a> the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a> However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. <a href="/1_john/5-6.htm">1 John 5:6-9</a> This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth. / For there are three that testify: / the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement. ... <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="/luke/3-22.htm">Luke 3:22</a> and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/hebrews/2-4.htm">Hebrews 2:4</a> and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a> After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>There is another that bears witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesses of me is true.is another.<a href="/john/5-36.htm">John 5:36,37</a> But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me… <a href="/john/1-33.htm">John 1:33</a> And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.<a href="/john/8-17.htm">John 8:17,18</a> It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true… and I.<a href="/john/12-50.htm">John 12:50</a> And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/3-32.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/john/3-32.htm">Bears</a> <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/john/5-23.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/malachi/2-12.htm">Offers</a> <a href="/john/3-32.htm">Testifies</a> <a href="/john/3-32.htm">Testifieth</a> <a href="/john/5-31.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/john/4-39.htm">Testifying</a> <a href="/john/5-31.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/john/5-31.htm">Valid</a> <a href="/john/5-31.htm">True.</a> <a href="/john/5-31.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/acts/20-23.htm">Witnesseth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/8-18.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/john/8-18.htm">Bears</a> <a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/john/6-32.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/john/16-2.htm">Offers</a> <a href="/john/5-36.htm">Testifies</a> <a href="/john/8-18.htm">Testifieth</a> <a href="/john/5-36.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/john/5-39.htm">Testifying</a> <a href="/john/5-34.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/john/8-13.htm">Valid</a> <a href="/john/5-33.htm">True.</a> <a href="/john/5-33.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/acts/20-23.htm">Witnesseth</a><div class="vheading2">John 5</div>1. <a href="/john/5-1.htm">Jesus on the Sabbath day cures him who was diseased thirty-eight years.</a> 10. <a href="/john/5-10.htm">The Jews therefore object, and persecute him for it.</a> 17. <a href="/john/5-17.htm">He answers for himself, and reproves them, showing by the testimony of his Father,</a> 31. <a href="/john/5-31.htm">of John,</a> 36. <a href="/john/5-36.htm">of his works,</a> 39. <a href="/john/5-39.htm">and of the Scriptures, who he is.</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/john/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>There is another who testifies about Me In this passage, Jesus is speaking to the Jewish leaders, emphasizing the importance of testimony in establishing truth. In Jewish law, the testimony of two or three witnesses was required to confirm a matter (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>). Jesus refers to "another" who testifies about Him, which can be understood as God the Father. This aligns with the broader context of John's Gospel, where the Father’s testimony is seen through the works Jesus performs (<a href="/john/5-36.htm">John 5:36</a>) and the voice from heaven at Jesus' baptism (<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a>). The concept of divine testimony is crucial, as it underscores Jesus' divine authority and mission.and I know that His testimony about Me is valid Jesus expresses certainty in the validity of the Father's testimony. This assurance is rooted in the intimate relationship between the Father and the Son, a recurring theme in the Gospel of John (<a href="/john/10-30.htm">John 10:30</a>). The term "valid" indicates that the testimony is trustworthy and authoritative, surpassing human testimony. This reflects the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah, such as <a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a>, where God declares His chosen servant. Jesus' confidence in the Father's testimony also serves as a model for believers, encouraging trust in divine revelation and the truth of the Gospel message.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, who is speaking about the testimony concerning His identity and mission. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_father.htm">The Father (God)</a> The "another" who testifies about Jesus, affirming His divine mission and identity. 3. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is a key figure in the broader context of <a href="/bsb/john/5.htm">John 5</a>, known for bearing witness to Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The setting of this discourse, where Jesus is addressing the Jewish leaders. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_leaders.htm">Jewish Leaders</a> The audience to whom Jesus is speaking, who are questioning His authority and identity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_testimony.htm">Divine Testimony</a> The testimony of God the Father is the ultimate validation of Jesus' identity and mission. Believers can have confidence in Jesus' claims because they are backed by divine authority. <a href="/topical/r/reliability_of_witness.htm">Reliability of Witness</a> Just as Jesus relied on the testimony of the Father, Christians are called to trust in the reliability of God's Word and His promises. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_witnesses.htm">Role of Witnesses</a> Like John the Baptist, believers are called to be witnesses to the truth of Jesus Christ, sharing the gospel with others. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_identity.htm">Understanding Jesus' Identity</a> Recognizing Jesus as the Son of God is foundational to Christian faith. This understanding should shape our worship, obedience, and daily living. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_skepticism.htm">Responding to Skepticism</a> When faced with doubt or skepticism, Christians can point to the divine testimony and the consistency of Scripture as evidence of their faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 5</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_fourfold_witness.htm">What is the concept of the Fourfold Witness?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_say_in_john_5_31,_8_14.htm">In the Gospel of John, what did Jesus say about bearing his own witness in John 5:31 and John 8:14?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jesus's_testimony_meet_witness_rules.htm">John 8:14-18: How do Jesus's statements about His testimony reconcile with other biblical passages that require two or more witnesses?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'tossed_to_and_fro'_mean.htm">Who empowers me if not Christ within me?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) There is another . . .--i.e., the Father. The reference to the Baptist is excluded by the words which follow. The difficulty which has been seen in this indirect reference to the Father is removed if we connect the words closely with those preceding them. The point is in the fact that another, different in personality from Himself, bore witness of Him. (Comp. <a href="/john/8-50.htm" title="And I seek not my own glory: there is one that seeks and judges.">John 8:50</a>; <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm" title="And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.">Matthew 10:28</a>, et al.)I know . . .--This has seemed to have a natural meaning if it is the authority given to John's witness, but to be less fitting if applied to the Father's. In two of the oldest MSS., and some of the earliest versions, we read "ye know," and this has been adopted by some modern editors; but the origin of this reading is obvious, and there is no sufficient reason for departing from the common text. Its meaning is quite in harmony with the relation of the Son to the Father, which has been dwelt upon. The Father beareth witness, is bearing witness (comp. <a href="/john/5-37.htm" title="And the Father himself, which has sent me, has borne witness of me. You have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.">John 5:37</a>), in the unity of work which Son and Father alike work (<a href="/john/5-17.htm" title="But Jesus answered them, My Father works till now, and I work.">John 5:17</a>; <a href="/context/john/5-19.htm" title="Then answered Jesus and said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father do: for what things soever he does, these also does the Son likewise.">John 5:19-20</a>; <a href="/john/5-30.htm" title="I can of my own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not my own will, but the will of the Father which has sent me.">John 5:30</a>), and the Son knows that His power to do this work can come from no other source. His own nature responds to the Father's voice; He knows it to be true. (Comp. <a href="/john/3-33.htm" title="He that has received his testimony has set to his seal that God is true.">John 3:33</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 32, 37, 38. - (a) The witness of the Father. Verse 32. - It is another that witnesseth concerning me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth concerning me is true. It is a mistake, with Ewald, De Wette, and many others, to suppose that this refers to the testimony of John the Baptist. By Augustine, Hengstenberg, Luthardt, Godet, Meyer, etc., it has been perceived that the "other" (ἄλλος) refers to the Father. Jesus expressly declines to receive John's testimony as his justification or sufficient vindication, and he contrasts it with the higher confirmation which in three distinct ways is already and continuously vouchsafed to him. The present tense, μαρτυρεῖ, is in striking contrast to the testimony of John already silenced by imprisonment or death. The methods of this testimony are subsequently analyzed and described. The Father's witness includes - <a href="/commentaries/john/5-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>There 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. another ἄλλος (allos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. testifies μαρτυρῶν (martyrōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine 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. Me, ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I know οἶδα (oida) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. [His] 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. 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. Me ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. is ἐστιν (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. valid. ἀληθής (alēthēs) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_227.htm">Strong's 227: </a> Unconcealed, true, true in fact, worthy of credit, truthful. 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