From the Father (εκ του πατρος). Proceeding out of the Father as in 6:65; 16:28 (cf. 7:17; 8:42,47) rather than παρα as in 1:14; 6…

Many good works. Many miracles of benevolence—healing the sick, and so on. His miracles were good works, as they tended to promot…

Jesus answered them—i.e., He answered the thought which He read in their hearts and the intention which was expressed by …

St. Augustine of Hippo: At the statement, I and My Father are one, the Jews could not contain their rage and, in their …

Jesus’ question challenged the people’s action on the ground that he had performed only helpful deeds. They should take stock of what he had done, …

Many good works I have shown you. Here Christ not only says that they have no reason for their cruelty, but accuses them of ingratitude, i…

Jesus answered them, many good works
Such as healing the sick, and all manner of diseases; dispossessing devils, cle…

Christ's works of power and mercy proclaim Him to be over all, God blessed for evermore, that all may know and believe He is in the Father, and the…

1. We have seen the teaching of Christ, and now we see the effect this teaching has on the Jews. We observe three things:

   • First…