Second, Jesus buttresses his case by introducing witnesses for his defense (5:31–40). In Jewish law one witness (even a person witnessing of himself [5:30–31]) was insufficient either to condemn or confirm a charge (Deut. 17:6; Mishnah Ketubbot 2:9). Therefore, this section answers the legal complaint: four witnesses are ushered forward. John the Baptist (John 5:33–35), the mighty works …