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Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, but by me.
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The Only Way to the Father
Commentators unanimously affirm the exclusivity of Jesus' claim. He is not a way among many, but the only way to God. Scholars note this isn't an arbitrary rule but a necessary truth flowing from His unique identity as the Son of God, the perfect Mediator, and the only authorized revelation of the Father. All access to God—for forgiveness, in prayer, and for eternal life—is through Him alone.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I am the way. See Isaiah 35:8. By this is meant, doubtless, that they and all others were to have access to God only by obeying the instru…
I am the way, and the truth, and the life (Εγω ειμ η οδος κα η αληθεια κα η ζωη). Either of these statements is profound enough to…
19th Century
Anglican
I am the way.—The pronoun is emphatic: “I, and none besides Me.” “The way” is again made prominent, reversing the order T…
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Baptist
Jesus says to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.
"I am going to the Father, – that i…
Jesus’ reply is the ultimate foundation for a satisfactory philosophy of life. First, it is personal. He did not claim merely to know the way, the …
16th Century
Protestant
I am the way. Though Christ does not give a direct reply to the question put to him, yet he passes by nothing that is useful to be known. …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Jesus says to him, I am the way Our Lord takes the opportunity of this discourse about the place he was going to, and the way to it…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, our Lord consoled His disciples about His departure, promising them that they could come to the Father. Now He mentions the w…