John 5:33
John 5:33 in Multiple Translations
You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth.
Ye have sent unto John, and he hath borne witness unto the truth.
You sent to John and he gave true witness.
You asked John about me, and he told the truth,
Ye sent vnto Iohn, and he bare witnesse vnto the trueth.
ye have sent unto John, and he hath testified to the truth.
You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
Ye sent to John, and he testified to the truth.
You sent to John, and he gave testimony to the truth.
As for you, when you sent messengers to John the Baptizer to ask about me, he told the truth about me.
Remember that you sent some men to ask John about me. Well, everything that he told them was true.
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Study Notes — John 5:33
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- John 5:33 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on John 5:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 5:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 5:33
- Trapp's Commentary on John 5:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on John 5:33
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 5:33
- Cambridge Bible on John 5:33
- Barnes' Notes on John 5:33
- Whedon's Commentary on John 5:33
- Sermons on John 5:33
Context — Testimonies about Jesus
33You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
34Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved. 35John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | John 1:29–34 | The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is He of whom I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’ I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.” 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. ” |
| 2 | John 3:26–36 | So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.” John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. He must increase; I must decrease. 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. For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in His hands. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.” |
| 3 | John 1:15–27 | John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’” From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father’s side, has made Him known. And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” So they said to him, “Who are you? We need an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’” Then the Pharisees who had been sent asked him, “Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know. He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” |
| 4 | John 1:6–8 | There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. 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. |
John 5:33 Summary
[Jesus is saying that the people sent someone to ask John about Him, and John told them the truth about who Jesus is, as seen in John 5:33. This is important because John's testimony helps confirm that Jesus is the Messiah, as stated in John 1:15 and John 3:27-30. Just like John, we can be witnesses to the truth about Jesus and help others understand who He is, as encouraged in Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8. By being open to hearing the truth and seeking guidance, we can experience the light and love of Jesus, as seen in John 8:12 and 1 John 1:5-7]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the people send someone to ask John about Jesus?
The people sent someone to ask John about Jesus because they were seeking confirmation about Jesus' identity and mission, as seen in John 5:33, and John's testimony was a way to verify the truth about Jesus, as stated in John 1:19-28 and John 3:27-30
What does it mean that John has testified to the truth?
John's testimony to the truth refers to his confirmation of Jesus' identity as the Messiah, as seen in John 1:15 and John 3:27-30, and his message about repentance and the coming kingdom, as stated in Matthew 3:1-12 and Luke 3:1-20
How does John's testimony relate to Jesus' statement about human testimony?
Jesus' statement about not accepting human testimony in John 5:34 is not a rejection of John's testimony, but rather a statement that His own testimony is not based solely on human validation, as seen in John 8:12-20 and John 18:36-37
What can we learn from the fact that the people were willing to listen to John's testimony?
The fact that the people were willing to listen to John's testimony, as mentioned in John 5:35, shows that they were open to hearing the truth and seeking guidance, and we can learn from their example by being receptive to the message of God's messengers, as encouraged in Romans 10:13-17 and 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'testify to the truth' in my own life, and how can I be a faithful witness to the gospel like John?
- How do I respond to the testimony of others about Jesus, and what does it mean to 'bask in the light' of their witness, as mentioned in John 5:35?
- In what ways can I be like John, preparing the way for others to encounter Jesus and experience His light and love, as seen in Isaiah 40:3-5 and Malachi 3:1?
- What are some ways that I can be open to hearing the truth and seeking guidance from God's messengers, like the people who listened to John's testimony?
Gill's Exposition on John 5:33
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 5:33
Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 5:33
Trapp's Commentary on John 5:33
Ellicott's Commentary on John 5:33
Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 5:33
Cambridge Bible on John 5:33
Barnes' Notes on John 5:33
Whedon's Commentary on John 5:33
Sermons on John 5:33
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The Lord's Witness of John the Baptist by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker begins by emphasizing how the Lord is different from humans in dealing with weaknesses. He uses the example of John the Baptist, who was publicly expose |
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Thou Art My Prophet by Steve Mays | In this sermon, Pastor Steve Mays emphasizes the importance of having principles in order to achieve greatness and stand against the enemy. He uses the example of John the Baptist |
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(1 Peter - Part 15): The Precious Blood, Our Only Hope by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker tells a story about two men who are stranded in a cold and dangerous mountainous area. They realize that their only hope of survival is to start a fire. |
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True Revival - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a recent earthquake in Houston and connects it to the idea of the whole creation groaning, expressing dissatisfaction and a limit to materia |
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Birth and Death in the Christian Life by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker shares various anecdotes and observations to emphasize the importance of accepting Christ. He mentions a man who hired a harp player and was captivated |
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The Aroma of Prayer by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer and its transformative power in people's lives. He shares his personal journey of learning about prayer and witnessi |
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Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Jesus overturning tables in the temple. He emphasizes the importance of not only doing God's work, but also doing it in the rig |





