14 (A)Jesus answered, and said unto them, [a]Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I come, and whither I go: but ye cannot tell whence I came, and whither I go.

15 Ye judge after the flesh: I [b]judge no man.

16 And if I also judge, my judgment is true, for I am not alone, but I, and the Father, that sent me.

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Footnotes

  1. John 8:14 That which he denied afore, John 5:31, must be taken by a manner of granting, for in that place he framed himself somewhat to the humor of his hearers, which acknowledged nothing in Christ but his humanity, and therefore he was content they should set light by his own witness, unless it were otherwise confirmed. But in this place he standeth for the maintenance of his Godhead, and praiseth his Father, who is his witness, and agreeth with him.
  2. John 8:15 I do now only teach you, I condemn no man: but yet if I list to do it, I might lawfully do it, for I am not alone, but my Father is with me.

14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going.(A) But you have no idea where I come from(B) or where I am going. 15 You judge by human standards;(C) I pass judgment on no one.(D) 16 But if I do judge, my decisions are true, because I am not alone. I stand with the Father, who sent me.(E)

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