John 8:29

"Jesus therefore said to them, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and I do nothing of myself, but as my Father taught me, I say these things."

Key Reflection

Jesus here foretells his crucifixion, suggesting that the lifting up of the Son of Man would reveal his divine mission and authority. His actions are not出于自我,而是遵照父神的教导。这预示着通过他的受难和升华为信徒揭示真理的过程。

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 29. Is with me. In working miracles, &c. Hath not left me alone. Though men had forsaken and rejected him, yet God attended him. Those things that please him. See Mt 3:17: "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased," Php 2:8; Isa 53:10-12; 2 Pe 1:17; Lu 3:22; Mt 17:5. His undertaking the work of redemption was pleasing to God, and he had the consciousness that in executing it he did those things which God approved. It is a small matter to have men opposed to us, if we have a conscience void of offence, and evidence that we please God. Comp. Heb 11:5 "Enoch --before his translation had this testimony that he pleased God." See also 1 Co 4:3.

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