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35 He was a burning and shining lamp,[a] and for a while you were content to rejoice in his light.(A) 36 But I have testimony greater than John’s. The works that the Father gave me to accomplish, these works that I perform testify on my behalf that the Father has sent me.(B) 37 Moreover, the Father who sent me has testified on my behalf. But you have never heard his voice nor seen his form,(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 5:35 Lamp: cf. Ps 132:17—“I will place a lamp for my anointed (= David),” and possibly the description of Elijah in Sir 48:1. But only for a while, indicating the temporary and subordinate nature of John’s mission.

35 John was a lamp that burned and gave light,(A) and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.

36 “I have testimony weightier than that of John.(B) For the works that the Father has given me to finish—the very works that I am doing(C)—testify that the Father has sent me.(D) 37 And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me.(E) You have never heard his voice nor seen his form,(F)

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