John 8:49

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Summary

John 8:49

Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.

I have not

1 Peter 2:23

But

Bible References

I have not

When He was spoken to with harsh insults, He did not reply in the same way. When He was made to suffer, He did not threaten [His tormentors], but instead entrusted Himself to God, [whom He knew] would make a righteous judgment [in the matter].

But

And God, who sent me, is with me; He has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to Him."

But when Jesus heard this, He said, "This illness will not result in [his] death, but was intended to bring honor to God, so that the Son of God would be honored by it."

Father, honor your name [in all this].'" Then a voice came out of heaven, saying, "I have honored it, and I will honor it again."

Then after Judas left, Jesus said, "Now the Son of man is [being] glorified [Note: Being "glorified" involved Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection and ascension. The first step of this had now begun]. And God is [being] glorified through the Son's life.

And I will do [for you] whatever you ask in my name [i.e., by my authority], so that the Father may be honored through the Son.

I am honoring you [while] on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.

But Jesus answered him, "Allow it [to be done], for it is proper for us to complete everything that is right [before God]." So, John agreed to it.

He existed in the form of God [i.e., He shared God's very nature], but did not consider [remaining] equal with God something [to continue] to hold onto.