Joh 5:31-40 | 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►

c5:32►

dMark 1:11►

e5:33-35►

f1:29-34►

g5:36►

h5:39-40►

iLuke 24:25-27►

‏ John 5:31-40

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.
Summary for John 5:33-35: 5:33-35 ^e Jesus’ second witness was John the Baptist, who pointed to Jesus as Messiah (1:29-34 ^f).
5:36 ^g Jesus’ third witness, his teachings and miracles, were signs that unveiled his true identity and pointed to the Father who sent him.
Summary for John 5:39-40: 5:39-40 ^h Jesus’ fourth witness was the Scriptures. The Old Testament pointed to the Messiah, and Jesus fulfilled its prophecies (see Luke 24:25-27 ⁱ).