I can do nothing of my own accord; I pass judgment on men as I am taught by God, and my judgment is just, because my aim is not my own will but the will of him who sent me.

This he said as he taught in the synagogue at Capharnahum.

Does not scripture say it is from the offspring of David, from David's village of Bethlehem, that the Christ is to come?"

Early in the morning he returned to the temple, the people all came to him, and he sat down and taught them.

so Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of man, you will know then who I am, and that I do nothing of my own accord, but speak as the Father has taught me.

God, we know, does not listen to sinners; he listens to anyone who is devout and who obeys his will.

Jesus answered, "I have spoken openly to the world; I have always taught in the synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews gather; I have said nothing in secret.