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A Clear Claim to Divinity
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse is a direct claim by Jesus to be equal with God. The power to raise the dead and give life was seen as a supreme attribute of God alone. By stating He does this 'even so' as the Father, Jesus asserts He possesses the same inherent authority and divine power, not just a delegated ability like a prophet.
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Albert Barnes
On John 5:21
18th Century
Theologian
As the Father raiseth up the dead. God has power to raise the dead. By his power it had been done in at least two instances—by the prophet…
AT Robertson
On John 5:21
Quickeneth whom he will (ους θελε ζωοποιε). Present active indicative of ζωοποιεω (from ζωοποιος, making alive), common in Paul ([…
Charles Ellicott
On John 5:21
19th Century
Bishop
The following verses (John 5:21–29) show what these greater works are. They are the Resurrection and the judgment; but these are regard…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 5:20–22
19th Century
Preacher
The Son, as well as the Father, is the Quickener of the dead. The Son is also the Judge of all men.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 5:21
The Son is empowered by the Father. God is the source of life, who alone has power to reverse the processes of the material world and to bring life…
John Calvin
On John 5:21
16th Century
Theologian
For as the Father raiseth up the dead. Here he gives a summary view of the nature of the office that had been given to him by the Father. …
John Gill
On John 5:21
17th Century
Pastor
For as the Father raises up the dead, and quickens them,
&c.] Which may be understood either spiritually of raising …
Matthew Henry
On John 5:17–23
17th Century
Minister
The divine power of the miracle proved Jesus to be the Son of God, and he declared that he worked with, and like his Father, as he saw fit. These a…