1 John 5:9
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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.Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.
In other translations
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.Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.
Greek words
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