1 John 5:9

If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.

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Other Translations for 1 John 5:9

BSB

Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.

AKJV

If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he has testified of his Son.

CPDV

If we accept the testimony of men, then the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony of God, which is greater: that he has testified about his Son.

ERV

If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for the witness of God is this, that he hath borne witness concerning his Son.

NHEB

If we accept human testimony, the witness of God is greater; for this is God's testimony that he has testified concerning his Son.

SMT

If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater: for this is the testimony of God which he has testified concerning his Son.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 John 5:9

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Commentary for 1 John 5:9

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 John 5:9

Summary

God's testimony about Jesus surpasses human witness

Event

God's witness exceeds human

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD