Jesus thus sets the pattern for us in establishing or judging critical matters. This must be our approach when it comes to biblical teaching: We must find multiple witnesses of Scripture to keep away from disputes over doubtful things (Romans 14:1). Jesus teaches that a single testimony is invalid. He says a couple of chapters later, He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory (John 7:18). An untested interpretation is the same as leaning on our own understanding, or being wise in our own eyes (Proverbs 3:5-7; 26:12; Isaiah 5:21).
