John 3:32-34

New English Translation

³²He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. ³³The one who has accepted his testimony has confirmed clearly that God is truthful.^[a] ³⁴For the one whom God has sent^[b] speaks the words of God, for he does not give the Spirit sparingly.^[c]

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John 3:33 tn Or “is true.”
John 3:34 tn That is, Christ.
John 3:34 tn Grk “for not by measure does he give the Spirit” (an idiom). Leviticus Rabbah 15:2 states: “The Holy Spirit rested on the prophets by measure.” Jesus is contrasted to this. The Spirit rests upon him without measure.

John 3:32-34

New International Version

³²He testifies to what he has seen and heard,^(A) but no one accepts his testimony.^(B) ³³Whoever has accepted it has certified that God is truthful. ³⁴For the one whom God has sent^(C) speaks the words of God, for God^[a] gives the Spirit^(D) without limit.