And I am not come of myself (κα απ' εμαυτου ουκ εληλυθα). Κα here="and yet." Jesus repeats the claim of verse 17 and also in 5:30;…

Ye know whence I am. You have sufficient evidence of my divine mission, and that I am the Messiah.

Is true. Is worthy to b…

Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught.—The word rendered “cried” always implies an elevation of voice corresponding…

And I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom you know not. But I know him: for I am from him, and he has sent me. Then they s…

St. Augustine of Hippo: It was said above that our Lord went up to the feast secretly, not because He feared being captured (for…

In the midst of all this confusion, Jesus replied positively. His first statement may be ironic—“So you know me and where I am from, do you?” The p…

Jesus therefore exclaimed in the temple. He bitterly reproaches them for their rashness, because they arrogantly flattered themselves with…

Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught
Overhearing the reasonings of these men, however, knowing what they said…

Christ proclaimed aloud that they were in error in their thoughts about his origin. He was sent by God, who showed himself true to his promises. Th…

Having considered the origin of His doctrine, the Evangelist now tells us about the origin of its Teacher.