John 8:16
Even if I am judging, my decision is right, because I am not by myself--with me is the Father who sent me.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.
In Context
15You are judging from what you see; I am judging no man.
17Even in your law it is said that the witness of two men is true.
Cross References
Psalms 45:6\45:5\Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's haters; because of them the peoples are falling under you.
Psalms 98:9Before the Lord, for he has come as judge of the earth; judging the world in righteousness, and giving true decisions for the peoples.
Isaiah 9:7Of the increase of his rule and of peace there will be no end, on the seat of David, and in his kingdom; to make it strong, supporting it with wise decision and righteousness, now and for ever. By the fixed purpose of the Lord of armies this will be done.
Isaiah 32:1See, a king will be ruling in righteousness, and chiefs will give right decisions.
Zechariah 9:9Be full of joy, O daughter of Zion; give a glad cry, O daughter of Jerusalem: see, your king comes to you: he is upright and has overcome; gentle and seated on an ass, on a young ass.
John 8:29He who sent me is with me; he has not gone from me, because at all times I do the things which are pleasing to him.
Matthew Henry on John 8:13-21
Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees. 12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. 13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. 14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. 15 Ye judge after the flesh; I judge… Read the whole commentary →