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But the testimony which I have is greater than that of John, for the works which the Father has given me to accomplish, the very works that I do, testify about me, that the Father has sent me.
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More Than Just Miracles
When Jesus speaks of his "works," commentators clarify that he means his entire God-given mission, not just his miracles. This includes his teachings, his fulfillment of the law, and the ultimate work of redemption. While miracles were powerful signs, his whole life and ministry served as a testament that the Father had sent him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Greater witness. Stronger, more decisive evidence.
The works. The miracles—healing the sick and raising the dead.
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But the witness which I have is greater than that of John (Εγω δε εχω την μαρτυριαν μειζω του Ιωανου). Literally, "But I have the …
19th Century
Anglican
For "has given Me" read, with the better manuscripts, gave Me. The pronouns in "But I have" and in "that I do," are emphatic.
In th…
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Baptist
They were great Bible-readers, great students of the letter, but they would not come to Christ; and therefore the Scriptures themselves became a to…
Another witness is that of the works Jesus was doing, i.e., those deeds that revealed his divine nature. As the quality of one’s deeds shows one’s …
16th Century
Protestant
But I have greater testimony than that of John. After having shown that, in the person of John, the Jews had wickedly corrupted the gift o…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But I have greater witness than that of John The Vulgate Latin, and Ethiopic versions read, "greater than John", but…
Our Lord returns to his declaration of the entire agreement between the Father and the Son, and declared himself the Son of God. He had higher test…
13th Century
Catholic
Having taught about the life-giving power of the Son, Jesus now confirms it. First, he confirms what he had said about the excellence of …
