John 5:34
But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.
Cross-reference
John 5:41 continues the theme: Jesus does not accept human glory, just as he does not rely on human testimony here.
John 20:31 states the gospel's purpose — belief for salvation, the same goal Jesus has in mentioning John's testimony here.
In John 12:30, Jesus explains the voice from heaven is for the people's sake—same intent as here: testimony given for others' benefit.
John 8:54 echoes rejecting self-glory — consistent with Jesus not depending on human testimony here.
In Luke 19:10, Jesus states his mission to seek and save the lost — directly echoing his purpose in John 5:34 to testify for their salvation.
In Luke 24:47, repentance and forgiveness are preached to all nations — the means by which the salvation Jesus desired in John 5:34 is accomplished.
In Romans 10:1, Paul prays for Israel's salvation — directly mirroring Jesus' desire 'that you may be saved' in John 5:34.
In 1 Corinthians 9:22, Paul becomes all things to all people to save some — echoing Jesus' aim in John 5:34 to testify for their salvation.
1 Timothy 2:4 reveals God's universal will for salvation—the same goal Jesus has in mentioning testimony here.
Acts 26:29 shows Paul's longing for others' salvation—the same heart Jesus displays in giving testimony for their salvation.
2 Thessalonians 2:10 describes those who refuse truth and perish—contrasting with Jesus' giving testimony so that they may be saved.
In 1 Timothy 4:16, saving others through faithful teaching mirrors Jesus' aim in giving testimony—both are means of salvation.
In 2 Timothy 2:25, Paul hopes gentle correction leads opponents to repentance—similar to Jesus' testimony aimed at their salvation.