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What Are 'Greater Works'?
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that 'greater works' does not mean more spectacular miracles than Jesus performed. Instead, it refers to the massive scale and impact of the gospel after His ascension. While Jesus' ministry was largely confined to Palestine, His followers, empowered by the Holy Spirit, would see the faith spread globally, leading to the conversion of far more people than Jesus did during His earthly life.
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Albert Barnes
On John 14:12
18th Century
Theologian
He that believeth on me. This promise undoubtedly had particular reference to the apostles themselves. They were full of grief at His depa…
AT Robertson
On John 14:12
Shall he do also (κακεινος ποιησε). Emphatic pronoun εκεινος, "that one also."
Greater works than these (μ…
Charles Ellicott
On John 14:12
19th Century
Bishop
Verily, verily, I say unto you.—Compare Note on John 1:51.
He that believeth on me, the works that I d…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 14:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 14:12
Jesus again slowly resumed the main current of his teaching. He wanted to impress on the disciples that he was not disbanding them in anticipation …
John Calvin
On John 14:12
16th Century
Theologian
Verily, verily, I tell you. All that He had until now told His disciples about Himself, so far as it concerned them, was temporal; and, th…
John Gill
On John 14:12
17th Century
Pastor
Verily, verily, I say to you, he that believes in me ,
&c.] Having mentioned his miracles as proofs of his deity, he…
Matthew Henry
On John 14:12–17
17th Century
Minister
Whatever we ask in Christ's name, he will give it to us, and it will be for our good and suitable for our state. To ask in Christ's name is to plea…