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Judge Me by My Actions
Commentators highlight that Jesus makes a powerful appeal to evidence. He essentially tells his accusers, 'If my actions don't align with the works of God the Father, then you are right not to believe me.' He rests his entire case not on mere words, but on the tangible, miraculous proof of his works.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:37
18th Century
Theologian
The works of my Father. The very works that my Father does. See John 5:17: My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
The …
AT Robertson
On John 10:37
If I do not (ε ου ποιω). Condition of first class, assumed as true, with negative ου, not ε μη=unless.
Believe me n…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:37
19th Century
Bishop
If I do not the works of my Father.—He has met the charge of blasphemy on technical grounds. In this and the following ve…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:37
Jesus’ appeal to his opponents summed up the attitude and method of his argument. He took his position, not on the basis of his personal authority,…
John Calvin
On John 10:37
16th Century
Theologian
If I do not the works. To prevent the Jews from replying that it was in vain for him to boast of sanctification, and of all that …
John Gill
On John 10:37
17th Century
Pastor
If I do not the works of my Father
Not only what the Father had given him to finish, and which he wrought by him as …
Matthew Henry
On John 10:31–38
17th Century
Minister
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…