Joh 5:31-32 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for John 5:31-40: 5:31-40 God’s law requires more than one witness in a trial (Deut 17:6 ), so Jesus acknowledged that his own testimony was admissible only when confirmed by other witnesses. Thus, he introduced a series of witnesses for his defense.

a5:31-40►

bDeut 17:6►

dMark 1:11►

‏ John 5:31-32

Summary for John 5:31-40: 5:31-40 ^a God’s law requires more than one witness in a trial (Deut 17:6 ^b), so Jesus acknowledged that his own testimony was admissible only when confirmed by other witnesses. Thus, he introduced a series of witnesses for his defense.
5:32 ^c The first witness for Jesus’ defense was God himself. Jesus might have had in mind God’s voice at his baptism (Mark 1:11 ^d) or the presence of God that enabled Jesus to perform miracles.