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John 12:49

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

John 12:49 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 12:49

Theological / Devotional

Of myself. In rejecting the words of Jesus the Jews were rejecting God the Father, whom they professed to worship. Of this, Jesus sought to warn them. Thus it is also when men refuse the words of the messengers but also the One who gave of Heaven. They reject not merely the messengers but also the One who have them their message and sent them forth (see on Matt. 10:40).

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