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If anyone desires to do his will, he will know of the teaching, whether it is from God, or if I speak from myself.
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Willingness is the Key
Commentators unanimously highlight that Jesus's test for truth is not based on intellect or education, but on the heart's disposition. If a person genuinely wills to do God's will, they are in the right posture to recognize divine teaching. This makes spiritual discernment accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. A sincere desire to obey God is the first step to understanding His truth.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If any man will do his will. Literally, if anyone wills or is willing to do the will of God. If there is a disposition i…
If any man willeth to do (εαν τις θελη ποιειν). Condition of third class with εαν and present active subjunctive θελη not used as …
19th Century
Anglican
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine.—Better, If any man wills to do His will, he shall know of…
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Baptist
Anyone who is seeking what is right, and striving to do what is right, is a good judge of the truth. A practical life of godliness makes a person a…
“If any one chooses to do God’s will” means there must be a definite act of the human will in order to do God’s will—a settled, determined purpose …
16th Century
Protestant
If any man wishes to do His will. He anticipates the objections that might be made. For since He had many adversaries in that place, someo…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If any man will do his will Meaning, not one that perfectly fulfils the law, which is the good, and perfect, and acc…
Every faithful minister may humbly adopt Christ's words. His doctrine is not his own discovery, but is from God's word, through the teaching of His…
13th Century
Catholic
After the Evangelist mentioned how our Lord’s relatives urged him to go to Judea, he also tells us what Christ replied to them. He then t…
