John 12:44-50 - Jesus' Final Public Appeal
44 But Jesus cried aloud, "Whoever believes in me believes not merely in me but in Him who has sent me; 45 and whoever sees me sees Him who has sent me. 46 I have come as light into the world, so that no one who continues to believe in me can remain in darkness. 47 If anyone hears my words and fails to keep them, it is not I that judge him, for I have not come to judge but to save the world. 48 Whoever persistently rejects me and refuses to accept my teachings has something to judge him -- the very message I have spoken will judge him on the last day. 49 This is because I have not spoken on my own authority, but the Father who has sent me has given me orders Himself what to say and what to tell. 50 And I know that His orders mean eternal life. So whatever I speak I am speaking as the Father has told me."