John 14:11

"Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I tell you, I speak not from myself; but the Father who lives in me does his works."

Key Reflection

Jesus emphasizes the unity between himself and the Father, indicating that his teachings and actions are not of his own will but are expressions of the Father's will, reflecting a deep spiritual oneness and divine mission. This interdependence underscores the idea that Jesus is a channel through which the Father's work is accomplished.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 11. Believe me, &c. Believe my declarations that I am in the Father, &c. There were two grounds on which they might believe; one was his own testimony, the other was his works. Or else. If credit is not given to my words, let there be to my miracles. For the very works' sake. On account of the works; or, be convinced by the miracles themselves. Either his own testimony was sufficient to convince them, or the many miracles which he had wrought in healing the sick, raising the dead, &c. __________________________________________________________________

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