John 12:49

Translations

Modern

I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it.

Traditional

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.

Literal

For I did not speak from Myself, but the Father Himself, having sent Me, has given Me a commandment, what I should say and what I should speak.

Latin

Quia ego ex meipso non sum locutus, sed qui misit me, Pater, ipse mihi mandatum dedit quid dicam et quid loquar.

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English

I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it.

Notes

John 12:49–50

The greatest error is for people to see the light and reject it, thinking it has no connection with the Father who sent the light.

John 12:44–50

Jesus makes a final appeal for faith in him. These verses summarize chapters 1–12. The Father sent Jesus, who is the only source of his ministry. Jesus is the light shining in darkness to bring salvation and eternal life to all who believe in him.

John 12:1–50

In this part of John’s Gospel, two stories move forward at the same time.
First, more and more people begin to praise Jesus. Their excitement reaches a high point when crowds welcome him into Jerusalem with shouts of joy (12:12–13).
Second, the religious authorities become more determined to arrest Jesus and put him to death. As public support grows, their opposition grows as well.
John's Gospel describes three events that happened only days before Passover (12:1–11, 12–19, 20–36). Then he explains why most of the people refused to believe and describes the final public message spoken by Jesus (12:37–50).

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John 12:49

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