Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)
法利赛人对他说：「你是为自己作见证，你的见证不真。」
这是什么意思？
In John 8:13, the Pharisees are speaking to Jesus and questioning His testimony about Himself, saying that it is not credible or true because He is only testifying on His own behalf.
儿童解释
Imagine if your friend said they were great at basketball but didn't show you any games. The Pharisees think it's like that with Jesus; they don’t believe Him just saying He’s special without proof from someone else.
历史背景
The Gospel of John was written by the apostle John, likely around 90-100 AD. This verse comes from a conversation between Jesus and some Pharisees in Jerusalem where Jewish religious leaders were skeptical of Jesus' claims about Himself.
今日应用
This can apply today when someone questions your abilities or character without seeing proof. It challenges us to either find ways to show our value or trust that those who know the truth will validate it for us, just as Jesus trusted His Father’s witness.
The Pharisees believe that a person’s own testimony about themselves is not valid unless confirmed by others, making them question Jesus’ credibility.
Does this verse mean self-testimony is always unreliable?
While the Pharisees doubt it here, the Bible teaches that when someone speaks truthfully about themselves in alignment with God’s will, their testimony can be reliable.
How does Jesus respond to this challenge from the Pharisees?
Jesus responds by explaining that His testimony is validated by a higher authority—His Father—and provides other evidence for who He is (John 8:14-18).
What can we learn about trust from this verse?
We can learn the importance of backing our claims with credible witnesses and understanding that true testimony aligns with God's truth, even if it requires faith to accept.