John 7:17

If any one desires to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

In Context

16Jesus therefore answered them, and said: My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.

18He that speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but he that seeks the glory of him who sent him, the same is true, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

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Matthew Henry on John 7:15-37

Christ at the Feast of Tabernacles. 14 Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. 15 And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? 16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. 18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and… Read the whole commentary →

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