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

Proverbs 26:4

1 Peter 2:23

But

Bible References

I have not

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him.

When he was reviled (insulted), he did not revile in return. When he suffered he did not threaten, but committed himself to him that judges righteously.

But

He sent me and is with me. He has not left me alone. I always do the things that are pleasing to him!

When Jesus heard it he said: This sickness will not end in death. It is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified by it.

Father, glorify your name. A voice came from heaven: I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

When he was gone Jesus said: Now the Son of man is glorified (praised) (exulted) (proclaimed) (honored) and God is glorified through him.

Whatever you ask in my name, I will do. That way the Father may be glorified because of the Son.

I glorified you on the earth. I accomplished the work you gave me to do.

Jehovah is a God who is eager to save. He exalted his laws and teachings, and he wanted his people to honor them.

He said to me: You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will show my glory.

Jesus answered emphatically: This is the proper way to do everything that God requires. This is the way it must be!

He existed in the form (shape and nature) of God but did not try to be equal with God. He did not even consider it!