John 8:49

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

Although He was abused, He never retorted; although He continued to suffer, He never threatened, but committed His case to Him who judges justly.

Yes, He who sent me is ever with me; I am not alone, because I always practice what pleases Him."

When Jesus received the message, He said, "This sickness is not to end in death but is to honor God, that the Son of God through it may be honored."

Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came out of heaven, "I have already glorified it and I will again glorify it."

When he had left, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in Him,

And anything you ask for as bearers of my name I will do for you, so that the Father may be glorified through the Son.

I have glorified you down here upon the earth by completing the work which you have given me to do.

But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now, for this is the fitting way for both of us to do our full duty to God." Then he yielded to Him.

Though He was existing in the nature of God, He did not think His being on an equality with God a thing to be selfishly grasped,