John 8:28
So Jesus added, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will understand that I am what I am, and that I do nothing of myself, but that I say just what the Father has taught me.
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In Context
27They did not understand that he meant the Father.
29Moreover, he who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone; for I always do what pleases him.”
Cross References
Matthew 27:50But Jesus, uttering another loud cry, gave up his spirit.
John 3:14And, as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up;
John 5:30I can do nothing of myself; I judge as I am taught; and the judgment that I give is just, because my aim is not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me.
John 8:24and so I told you that you would die in your sins, for, unless you believe that I am what I am, you will die in your sins.”
John 12:32and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”
John 16:10as to righteousness, for I am going to the Father, and you will see me no longer;
Matthew Henry on John 8:22-31
Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees. 21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. 22 Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come. 23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. 25 Then said they unto… Read the whole commentary →