The answer is: Nature and creation

John 5:31-47

In the Gospel of John, we see a beautiful tapestry of witnesses that testify to the identity of Jesus. These witnesses include John the Baptist, the miraculous works of Christ, and the Scriptures themselves. Each bears unique testimony about who Jesus is and the divine message He brings. Interestingly, the creation, while a significant aspect of God's handiwork, is not explicitly named as a witness within the text. Instead, nature often serves as a backdrop for revelation, showcasing God’s power and creativity, just as Psalm 19 expresses that “the heavens declare the glory of God.”

It’s fascinating to note how different cultural perspectives have viewed nature as a profound witness. For some early Christians, the created world reflected deeper spiritual truths, echoing themes of God’s existence and divinity.

Moreover, John takes a deeply philosophical approach to put forth that Jesus’s testimony stands on its own. Nature's silence isn't an indication of its absence but rather a reminder of the direct relationship and conversation humans are invited to partake in with God.

Additionally, the passage highlights how, ultimately, it is the Scripture that reveals all things about Jesus, underlining early Christian empathy towards and reverence for the ancient texts. All told, the echoes of nature and humanity within the grand narrative celebrate the interplay of the physical and spiritual, reminding us that God's voice can be discerned in myriad ways—not just through direct witnesses but also in the symphony of creation itself.