{Of thyself} (peri seautou). This technical objection was
according to the rules of evidence among the rabbis. "No man can
give witness for himself" (_Mishnah, Ketub_. 11. 9). Hence, they
say, "not true" (ouk al(8874)hes), not pertinent. "They were still
in the region of pedantic rules and external tests." In  Joh
5:31  Jesus acknowledged this technical need of further witness
outside of his own claims ( Joh 19-30 ) and proceeded to give it
( Joh 32-47 ) in the testimony of the Baptist, of the Father, of
his works, of the Scriptures, and of Moses in particular.