Barnes' Notes on John 8:13

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Thou bearest record of thyself - Thou art a witness for thyself, or in thy own case. See John 5:31. The law required two witnesses in a criminal case, and they alleged that as the only evidence which Jesus had was his own assertion, it could not be entitled to belief. Is not true - Is not worthy of belief, or is not substantiated by sufficient evidence. return to 'Top of Page'

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