36. “But I have a testimony greater than that from John. For the deeds that the Father has assigned me to complete – the deeds I am now doing – testify about me that the Father has sent me.
37. And the Father who sent me has himself testified about me. You people have never heard his voice nor seen his form at any time,
38. nor do you have his word residing in you, because you do not believe the one whom he sent.
39. You study the scriptures thoroughly because you think in them you possess eternal life, and it is these same scriptures that testify about me,
40. but you are not willing to come to me so that you may have life.
41. “I do not accept praise from people,
42. but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.
43. I have come in my Father’s name, and you do not accept me. If someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him.
44. How can you believe, if you accept praise from one another and don’t seek the praise that comes from the only God?
45. “Do not suppose that I will accuse you before the Father. The one who accuses you is Moses, in whom you have placed your hope.