John 3:32
And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 13
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὃ
what
G3739
ὃ
what
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
2 of 13
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἑώρακεν
he hath seen
G3708
ἑώρακεν
he hath seen
Strong's:
G3708
Word #:
3 of 13
by extension, to attend to; by hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
4 of 13
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
μαρτυρεῖ
he testifieth
G3140
μαρτυρεῖ
he testifieth
Strong's:
G3140
Word #:
7 of 13
to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 13
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτοῦ
his
G846
αὐτοῦ
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
11 of 13
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Cross References
John 3:11Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.John 1:11He came unto his own, and his own received him not.John 15:15Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
Historical Context
This describes Israel's general response to Jesus despite individual exceptions like Nicodemus. The eyewitness nature of Jesus' testimony should command acceptance, yet resistance prevails. This pattern continued in early church experience and throughout Christian history—truth rejected not for lack of evidence but due to moral resistance.
Questions for Reflection
- Why does eyewitness testimony from heaven fail to convince many?
- How does this verse prepare us for rejection in our own witness?
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Analysis & Commentary
A sobering observation: 'And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.' Jesus testifies from firsthand heavenly knowledge—He's seen and heard divine realities. Yet 'no man receiveth his testimony.' This hyperbole expresses the tragic reality of widespread rejection. Few receive; many reject. The one qualified to speak is ignored by those most needing His message.