1 John 5:9 - Modern English Version If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater; for this is the testimony of God which He has given concerning His Son. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition If we accept [as we do] the testimony of men [if we are willing to take human authority], the testimony of God is greater (of stronger authority), for this is the testimony of God, even the witness which He has borne regarding His Son. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible If we receive human testimony, God’s testimony is greater, because this is what God testified: he has testified about his Son. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. |