John 10:31

"I and the Father are one.”"

Key Reflection

In John 10:30, Jesus declares that he and the Father are one, emphasizing a unity of purpose and mission rather than numerical equality. This statement underscores his intimate relationship with the Father and their shared commitment to redeeming humanity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 31. The Jews took up stones. Stoning was the punishment of a blasphemer, Le 24:14-16. They considered him guilty of blasphemy because he made himself equal with God, Joh 10:33. Again. They had before plotted against his life (Joh 5:16,18) and once at least they had taken up stones to destroy him, Joh 8:59. {f} "The Jews" Joh 8:59 __________________________________________________________________

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