35. John was like a lamp, burning and shining, and you were willing for a while to enjoy his light.
36. But I have a witness on my behalf which is even greater than the witness that John gave: what I do, that is, the deeds my Father gave me to do, these speak on my behalf and show that the Father has sent me.
37. And the Father, who sent me, also testifies on my behalf. You have never heard his voice or seen his face,
38. and you do not keep his message in your hearts, for you do not believe in the one whom he sent.
39. You study the Scriptures, because you think that in them you will find eternal life. And these very Scriptures speak about me!
40. Yet you are not willing to come to me in order to have life.
41. “I am not looking for human praise.
42. But I know what kind of people you are, and I know that you have no love for God in your hearts.
43. I have come with my Father's authority, but you have not received me; when, however, someone comes with his own authority, you will receive him.
44. You like to receive praise from one another, but you do not try to win praise from the one who alone is God; how, then, can you believe me?