John 10:33

"Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of those works do you stone me?”"

Key Reflection

In John 10:33, Jesus defends himself by pointing to the numerous miracles and good deeds he has performed, asserting that these actions come from his Father. The phrase "for which of those works do you stone me?" challenges his accusers, suggesting that if they truly believed in the power behind his works, they would not seek to kill him. This exchange highlights the tension between Jesus' divine mission and the Jewish leaders' misunderstanding or rejection of it, rooted in their desire for earthly signs rather than spiritual truth.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 33. For blasphemy. See Barnes "Mt 9:3". Makest thyself God. See Barnes "Joh 5:18". This shows how they understood what he had said. Makest thyself. Dost claim to be God, or thy language implies this. {g} "and because" Joh 5:16; 10:30; Ps 82:6; Ro 13:1 __________________________________________________________________

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