John 12:44
Jesus called out, “If you trust in me you're not just trusting in me but also in the one who sent me.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
In Context
43loving human admiration more than God's approval.
45When you see me, you're seeing the one who sent me.
Cross References
Proverbs 8:1Isn't wisdom calling? Isn't understanding raising her voice?
Matthew 10:40Those who welcome you welcome me, and those who welcome me welcome the one that sent me.
John 5:24I tell you the truth: those who follow what I say and trust the one who sent me have eternal life. They won't be condemned, but have gone from death to life.
John 11:43After saying this, Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!”
1 Peter 1:21Through him you trust in God who raised him from the dead, and glorified him, so that you could have confidence and hope in God.
Matthew Henry on John 12:43-44
The Cowardice of the Rulers. 42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: 43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. Some honour was done to Christ by these rulers: for they believed on him, were convinced that he was sent of God, and received his doctrine as divine; but they did not do him honour enough, for they had not courage to own their faith in him. Many professed… Read the whole commentary →