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What does the Bible say about Christ bearing witness of Himself?

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The Bible states in John 8:18 that Jesus bears witness of Himself, supported by the Father's witness.

In John 8:13-19, Jesus asserts that His witness is true despite claims from the Pharisees that it is not. He emphasizes that He knows whence He came and where He is going, indicating His divine origin and authority. He states that He is not alone in His testimony, as the Father also bears witness of Him. This declaration does not contradict His earlier statement in John 5:31, where He mentions that if He bears witness of Himself, His witness is not true, highlighting the importance of divine corroboration for testimony to be valid. Thus, the dual witness of Christ and the Father affirms the truth of His identity as the Son of God.
Scripture References: John 8:13-19, John 5:31

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