What he has seen and heard, of that he testifies; and no one receives his witness.
      1. John here abases himself in comparison with Christ,John 3:27-30; John 3:27-30. The more others magnify us, the more we must humble ourselves, and fortify ourselves against the temptation of flattery and applause, and the jealousy of our friends for our honour, by remembering our place, and what we are, 1 Corinthians 3:5.