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I know him, because I am from him, and he sent me."
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Jesus' Unmatched Knowledge
Commentators emphasize that when Jesus says, "I know him," he is claiming a unique and perfect knowledge of God the Father that no one else possesses. This isn't learned knowledge but an inherent understanding. Scholars explain this authority comes directly from His divine nature and His specific mission from the Father, setting Him apart from all others.
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John
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I know him (εγω οιδα αυτον). In contrast to the ignorance of these people. See the same words in 8:55 and the same claim in 17:25;…
19th Century
Anglican
But I know him.—In contrast with their ignorance is His own full knowledge, which belonged to One only. (See Note on John 1:18.) The prono…
Baptist
And I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom you know not. But I know him: for I am from him, and he has sent me. Then they s…
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In the midst of all this confusion, Jesus replied positively. His first statement may be ironic—“So you know me and where I am from, do you?” The p…
16th Century
Protestant
But I know him. When he says that he knows God, he means that it is not without good reason that he has risen to such great confi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But I know him His nature and perfections, his purposes and promises, his council and covenant, his mind and will; and in…
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Presbyterian
Christ proclaimed aloud that they were in error in their thoughts about his origin. He was sent by God, who showed himself true to his promises. Th…
13th Century
Catholic
Having considered the origin of His doctrine, the Evangelist now tells us about the origin of its Teacher.
