John Calvin Commentary John 10:32

"Jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from the Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?" — John 10:32 (ASV)

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, in making so unjust a return for God’s kindnesses. Nor does he only state that he has done them a service by one or two works, but that in many ways he has been kind to them.

Next, he reproaches them with being ungrateful, not only to himself, but rather to God, when he says that he is the minister of the Father, who openly manifested his power, so that it might be known and testified to them. For when he says that the good works were from the Father, he means that God was the Author of them.

The meaning may be summarized in this way: “God intended to make known to you, by me, significant benefits; he has bestowed them upon you by my hand. Banish me as much as you please, I have done nothing that does not deserve praise and goodwill. In persecuting me, therefore, you are directing your rage against the gifts of God.” But the question has greater force to pierce their consciences than if he had made a direct assertion.