John 14:31
but it is in order that the world may know that I love the Father, and that it is in obedience to the command which the Father gave me that I thus act. Rise, let us be going."
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Matthew 26:39Going forward a short distance He fell on His face and prayed. "My Father," He said, "if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou willest."
Luke 12:50But I have a baptism to undergo; and how am I pent up till it is accomplished!
John 10:18No one is taking it away from me, but I myself am laying it down. I am authorized to lay it down, and I am authorized to receive it back again. This is the command I received from my Father."
John 12:49Because I have not spoken on my own authority; but the Father who sent me, Himself gave me a command what to say and in what words to speak.
John 18:1After offering this prayer Jesus went out with His disciples to a place on the further side of the Ravine of the Cedars, where there was a garden which He entered--Himself and His disciples.
Philippians 2:8And being recognized as truly human, He humbled Himself and even stooped to die; yes, to die on a cross.
Matthew Henry on John 14:29-31
Christ's Consolatory Discourse. 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I… Read the whole commentary →