John 5:36

“But I have greater witness than that of John, etc.] The Vulgate Latin, and Ethiopic versions read, “greater than John”, but wrongly; for the testimonies of Christ’s works, and of his Father, are not compared with John himself, but with his testimony; and the sense is, that Christ had a greater witness than the witness of John; and so it is expressed in the Persic version: and his meaning is, that he had no need to insist upon John’s testimony; he had other, and greater witnesses to produce: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish; such as the preaching of the Gospel, the fulfilling of the law, and the redemption of his people; all which were appointed by his Father, and given…”

“I have greater witness--rather, "The witness which I have is greater." the works . . . bear witness of me--not simply as miracles nor even as a miracle of mercy, but these miracles, as He did them, with a will and a power, a majesty and a grace manifestly His own.”

“Greater witness - Stronger, more decisive evidence. The works - The miracles - healing the sick and raising the dead. Hath given me - Hath committed to me, or appointed me to do. Certain things he intrusted in his hands to accomplish. To finish - To do or to perform until the task is completed. The word is applied to the “termination” of anything, as we say a task is “ended” or a work is completed. So Jesus said, when he expired, It is “finished” John 19:30. From this it appears that Jesus came to “accomplish” a certain work; and hence we see the reason why he so often guarded his life and sought his safety until the task was fully completed. These works or miracles bore witness of him; that…”

“5:36 Jesus’ third witness, his teachings and miracles, were signs that unveiled his true identity and pointed to the Father who sent him.”

“I have: Joh 5:32; Jo1 5:9, Jo1 5:11, Jo1 5:12 the works: Joh 3:2, Joh 9:30-33, Joh 10:25, Joh 10:37, Joh 10:38, Joh 11:37, Joh 14:10, Joh 14:11, Joh 15:24, Joh 17:4; Act 2:22; Mat 11:4 John 5:37”