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A Unique, Divine Union
Commentators emphasize that Jesus' statement, "I am in the Father, and the Father in me," describes a unique and inseparable union. This is not merely a prophet speaking for God, but a mutual indwelling that demonstrates a sameness of nature and perfect equality. As scholars like Albert Barnes and John Calvin note, everything Jesus says and does is a direct revelation of the Father who dwells within Him.
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Albert Barnes
On John 14:10
18th Century
Theologian
I am in the Father.
The words that I speak, etc.
The Father that dwells in me. Literally, "The Father …
AT Robertson
On John 14:10
Believest thou not? (ου πιστευεισ; ). Jesus had a right to expect greater faith from these men than from the blind man (9:35) or M…
Charles Ellicott
On John 14:10
19th Century
Bishop
Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me?—Compare Note on John 10:38. He had there taught this tr…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 14:8–10
19th Century
Preacher
Philip says to him, Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us. Jesus says to him, Have I been with you for so long, and yet you hav…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 14:10
Furthermore, if a personality must be employed to represent God, that personality cannot be less than God and do him justice, nor can it be so far …
John Calvin
On John 14:10
16th Century
Theologian
That I am in the Father, and the Father in me. I do not consider these words to refer to Christ’s Divine essence, but to the manner of the…
John Gill
On John 14:10
17th Century
Pastor
Do you not believe that I am in the Father ?
&c.] This surely is, as it must needs be, and ought to be, an article of your fai…
Matthew Henry
On John 14:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Here are three words, upon any of which stress may be laid. Upon the word troubled. Do not be cast down and disquieted. Upon the word heart. Let yo…