Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary John 5:20

"For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth him all things that himself doeth: and greater works than these will he show him, that ye may marvel." — John 5:20 (ASV)

The Son is loved by the Father. Their relationship is that of a Father and a Son who are united by love. The Father has revealed to the Son the purpose and plan of his activity, much as the head of a family discusses with the others the plan he wishes to follow.