John 10:25

Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.

Jesus {G2424} answered {G611} them {G846}, I told {G2036} you {G5213}, and {G2532} ye believed {G4100} not {G3756}: the works {G2041} that {G3739} I {G1473} do {G4160} in {G1722} my {G3450} Father's {G3962} name {G3686}, they {G5023} bear witness {G3140} of {G4012} me {G1700}.

Yeshua answered them, “I have already told you, and you don’t trust me. The works I do in my Father’s name testify on my behalf,

“I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf.

Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believe not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, these bear witness of me.

In John 10:25, Jesus responds to the Jewish leaders who demand He plainly state if He is the Christ. His answer reveals their persistent unbelief despite overwhelming evidence.

Context

This verse is set during the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) in Jerusalem, a time when Jesus was walking in Solomon's Porch at the temple. The Jewish leaders had cornered Him, pressing Him to declare His identity as the Messiah directly. However, Jesus implies that He has already given them ample proof through His words and, more importantly, His miraculous deeds. This follows His profound discourse on being the Good Shepherd, intimately connected to His flock and the Father.

Key Themes

  • Evidence and Unbelief: Jesus highlights that He has already told them who He is through His teachings and actions, yet they refuse to believe. Their lack of faith is not due to a lack of information but a hardened heart, demonstrating the spiritual blindness common among those who reject divine truth.
  • The Testimony of Works: Jesus emphasizes that His "works" (Greek: erga), referring to His miracles, healings, and divine deeds, serve as irrefutable proof of His divine origin and authority. These actions are not merely human feats but are done "in my Father's name," indicating divine power and sanction.
  • Divine Authority: The phrase "in my Father's name" underscores Jesus' intimate relationship and unity with God the Father. It signifies that His actions are empowered by the Father and reveal the Father's character and will. This concept is central to understanding Jesus' claims throughout the Gospel of John, particularly His declaration, "I and my Father are one."

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word for "works" is erga (ἔργα), which encompasses all of Jesus' actions, not just His spoken words. These deeds were visible, tangible demonstrations of His power and identity. The phrase "bear witness" (μαρτυροῦσιν - martyrousin) means to provide testimony or evidence, much like a witness in a court of law. Jesus is asserting that His very life and actions are a compelling testimony to His divine mission and Sonship.

Practical Application

This verse challenges us to consider where we place our faith. Are we looking for more signs, or are we willing to believe based on the clear evidence God has already provided? For believers, it's a reminder that Jesus' life and miracles are the ultimate testimony to His identity as the Son of God. For those seeking truth, it points to the historical and transformative power of Jesus' deeds as a foundation for faith. We are called to respond to the evidence of God's work in the world and in our lives, rather than demanding further proof.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • John 10:38

    But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father [is] in me, and I in him.

  • John 8:58

    Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

  • John 5:17

    ¶ But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

  • John 5:43

    I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

  • John 14:11

    Believe me that I [am] in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.

  • Acts 10:38

    How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

  • John 11:47

    Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.

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