John 5:19

Translations

Modern

So Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself, unless He sees the Father doing it. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does.

Traditional

Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.

Literal

Therefore Jesus answered and was saying to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son is able to do nothing from Himself, if not anything He may see the Father doing; for whatever He may do, these things the Son also does likewise.

Latin

Amen, amen dico vobis: non potest Filius a se facere quidquam, nisi quod viderit Patrem facientem: quæcumque enim ille fecerit, hæc et Filius similiter facit.

Interlinear

Greek

English

So Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself, unless He sees the Father doing it. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does.

Notes

John 5:19–30

Jesus claimed that his work on the Sabbath was the same as God’s work on the Sabbath. Jesus claimed to be equal with God, doing the things God does. Yet he submitted to God’s will, doing only what the Father wanted.

John 5:1–40

This chapter is structured like a courtroom case (a legal trial). It begins with a description of the event that led to the conflict (5:1–15). This is followed by the decision of the Jewish leaders to take action against Jesus (5:16). Next comes a statement of the charges against him (5:18). The chapter then presents the defense given by Jesus, where he explains his authority and his relationship with the Father (5:17, 19–40).

Theme notes and profiles

The Son of God

Events

Bethesda pool healingc. AD 28

Related verses

John 12:49
I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it.
John 8:28
So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me.
John 14:10
Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works.
John 10:18
No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.”
John 5:28–30
Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice
Romans 8:11
And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you.
John 14:16–23
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—
Luke 21:15
For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
John 9:4
While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.
John 5:21
For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.
John 5:24–26
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.
2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Humility John, Gospel of Miracle

Topics

Fathers and Sons God: Fatherhood of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Power of Christ: As the Son of God, is the Power of God Taking Care of your Mother The Power of Christ: As the Son of God, is the Power of God

John 5:19

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