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King Herod [Antipas] heard about this, for Jesus’ name and reputation had become well known. People were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him.” Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionTetrarchWho He Might BeWhy It Happened

Now when John [the Baptist] in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent word by his disciples Verse ConceptsPrisonersHearing About ChristDisciples Of John The BaptistChrist's WorkDiscipleshipjail

Then He began to denounce [the people in] the cities in which most of His miracles were done, because they did not repent [and change their hearts and lives]. Verse ConceptsRepentance, Importance Of

And after coming to [Nazareth] His hometown, He began teaching them in their synagogue, and they were astonished, and said, “Where did this Man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers [what is the source of His authority]? Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSabbath, In NtTownAmazement, Of Jesus ChristTeaching WisdomChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingWhere From?

When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue; and many who listened to Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things [this knowledge and spiritual insight]? What is this wisdom [this confident understanding of the Scripture] that has been given to Him, and such miracles as these performed by His hands? Verse ConceptsAbility, Of ChristSabbath, In NtSynagogueAmazement, Of Jesus ChristChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingOn The SabbathWhere From?Teaching Wisdom

As soon as He was approaching [Jerusalem], near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the entire multitude of the disciples [all those who were or claimed to be His followers] began praising God [adoring Him enthusiastically and] joyfully with loud voices for all the miracles and works of power that they had seen, Verse ConceptsMiracles, Responses ToPraise, Examples OfThe Disciples ReactionsSpecific Praising Of God

But the testimony which I have is far greater than the testimony of John; for the works that the Father has given Me to finish—the very same works [that is, the miracles and proofs of My deity] that I am [now] doing—testify about Me, [by providing evidence] that the Father has sent Me. Verse ConceptsThe Completion Of RedemptionCompletionWitnesses, To Jesus ChristDoing God's WorksGod Giving To The SonInteraction Of Father And Son

Jesus answered them, “I have told you so, yet you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name testify concerning Me [they are My credentials and the evidence declaring who I am]. Verse ConceptsAffirmative ActionWitnesses, To Jesus ChristSkepticismNot Believing The GospelRelationship Of Father And SonIn God's NameBelieving In Yourself

But if I am doing them, even if you do not believe Me or have faith in Me, [at least] believe the works [that I do—admit that they are the works of God], so that you may know and keep on knowing [clearly—without any doubt] that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father [that is, I am One with Him].” Verse ConceptsAssurance, basis ofGospel, Requirements OfKnowledge, Of Jesus ChristDivinity Of ChristMiracles, Nature OfUnderstandingOneness With The FatherNot Believing In JesusFather And Son AlikeFather And Son In One AnotherRelationship Of Father And SonKnowing About God's KingdomMiraclesMiracles Authenticate God's MessageBelieving In Yourselfegobelief

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If I had not done among them the works (attesting miracles) which no one else [ever] did, they would not have [the guilt of their] sin; but now [the fact is that] they have both seen [these works] and have hated Me [and continue to hate Me] and My Father as well. Verse ConceptsMiracles, Responses ToEquality With GodWitnesses, To Jesus ChristThose Who Saw GodUnique ChristDoing God's WorksFather And Son AlikeHating GodRelationship Of Father And Son

And when He again brings the firstborn [highest-ranking Son] into the world, He says,

And all the angels of God are to worship Him.” Verse ConceptsFirstbornHeirsWorship, Of God AloneJesus Christ, Worship OfHeaven, Worshiping GodHeaven And AngelsChrist, Names ForWorshipping Christ

Then those in the boat worshiped Him [with awe-inspired reverence], saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!” Verse ConceptsWorship, Of God AloneWorship, Times ForJesus Christ, Worship OfAdoration, Of ChristMessianic Titles, Son Of GodWorshipping Christ

And as they went, suddenly, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” And they went to Him and took hold of His feet [in homage] and worshiped Him [as the Messiah]. Verse ConceptsAdoration, Of ChristFeetGreetingsResurrection Of Christ, AppearancesSalutationsMeeting GodWorshipping ChristSpoken Greetings


And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy [fully understanding that He lives and that He is the Son of God]; Verse ConceptsWorship, Results OfWorship, Times Foradoration

And when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb (Christ), each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of fragrant incense, which are the prayers of the saints (God’s people). Verse ConceptsSweet Odoursequipping, physicalMusical Instruments, types ofPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesHeaven, Glimpsed By HumansFour CreaturesHarpsTwenty SomeBowing Before MessiahElders In HeavenTwenty Four Elders

One who does not [really] love Me does not keep My words. And the word (teaching) which you hear is not Mine, but is the Father’s who sent Me. Verse ConceptsDoctrine, From GodSpeech, DivineFather And Son AlikeNot Loving GodThe FatherThey Do Not Keep CommandsFathers Love

If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine and teaching which is in agreement with godliness (personal integrity, upright behavior), Verse ConceptsTeachersTeachingSound DoctrineMisteachingDifferent TeachingsFalse TeachersDoctrines of the The GospelGodly Mandoctrine


If you [really] love Me, you will keep (obey) My commands. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever -- "




And this is how we know [daily, by experience] that we have come to know Him [to understand Him and be more deeply acquainted with Him]: if we habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings). Verse Conceptsdiscipleship, nature ofCommitment, to Jesus ChristObeying JesusKnowing Christ PersonallyKeeping Christ's CommandsKnowing GodObeying Godcommandmentsobeying


“I have manifested Your name [and revealed Your very self, Your real self] to the people whom You have given Me out of the world; they were Yours and You gave them to Me, and they have kept and obeyed Your word. Verse ConceptsAbility, Of God To Saveethics, basis ofelection, to salvationGod, Revelation OfTheologyBible, In Christian LivingGod Giving To The SonPeople Belong To GodOther References To God's Name

The guards replied, “Never [at any time] has a man talked the way this Man talks!” Verse ConceptsUnique ChristChrist Speaking

I assure you and most solemnly say to you, if anyone keeps My word [by living in accordance with My message] he will indeed never, ever see and experience death.” Verse ConceptsThe DeadAffirmationseternal life, nature ofImmortality, In NtLife By God's WordNot DyingChrist Telling The TruthTruly TrulyKeeping Christ's CommandsSpiritual Death

Simon Peter answered, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You [alone] have the words of eternal life [you are our only hope]. Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleLife By God's WordWho Is The One?Eternal lifeEverlastingThe Power Of Wordseternity


And [as He continued on] they all were speaking well of Him, and were in awe and were wondering about the words of grace which were coming from His lips; and they were saying, “Is this not Joseph’s son?” Verse ConceptsLipsGrace, And Jesus ChristKind WordsAmazement, Of Jesus ChristPraising Specific PeopleWho He Might Begraciousness

and they were surprised [almost overwhelmed] at His teaching, because His message was [given] with authority and power and great ability. Verse ConceptsPower Of Christ, ShownAmazement, Of Jesus ChristAstonishmentChrist Teachingsurprisesdoctrine