John 8:30

"He who sent me is with me. The Father hasn’t left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.”"

Key Reflection

In John 8:30, Jesus asserts his intimate and ongoing relationship with the Father, emphasizing that he is not abandoned in his mission. This statement underscores Jesus' divine authority and the harmony between his actions and God's will. By declaring that he always does what pleases the Father, Jesus highlights the coherence of their wills and the reliability of his teachings and deeds, which are fundamentally rooted in divine approval.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 30. Many believed on him. Such was the convincing nature and force of the truths which he presented, that they believed he was the Messiah and received his doctrine. While there were many that became more obstinate and hardened under his preaching, there were many, also, who by the same truth were made penitent and believing. "The same sun that hardens the clay, softens the wax" (Clarke). {z} "many believed on him" Joh 10:42 __________________________________________________________________

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