27. And he has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man.
28. ‘Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice
29. and come out – those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned.
30. By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.
31. ‘If I testify about myself, my testimony is not true.
32. There is another who testifies in my favour, and I know that his testimony about me is true.
33. ‘You have sent to John and he has testified to the truth.
34. Not that I accept human testimony; but I mention it that you may be saved.
35. John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.
36. ‘I have testimony weightier than that of John. For the works that the Father has given me to finish – the very works that I am doing – testify that the Father has sent me.
37. And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form,
38. nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent.
39. You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me,
40. yet you refuse to come to me to have life.
41. ‘I do not accept glory from human beings,
42. but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts.
43. I have come in my Father’s name, and you do not accept me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him.
44. How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?