John 5:30

Translations

Modern

I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.

Traditional

I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

Literal

I am able to do nothing from Myself. Just as I hear, I judge; and My judgment is just, because I do not seek My will, but the will of the One having sent Me.

Latin

Non possum ego a meipso facere quidquam. Sicut audio, judico: et judicium meum justum est, quia non quæro voluntatem meam, sed voluntatem ejus qui misit me.

Interlinear

Greek

English

I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.

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 Coming of the Lord as Judge The Purpose of the Judgments The Resurrection of the Dead The World

Events

Bethesda pool healingc. AD 28

Related verses

John 6:38
For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.
John 5:19
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.
John 4:34
Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.
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.
Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
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.
Psalm 40:7–8
Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll:
John 8:15–16
You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one.
Isaiah 11:3–4
And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear,
Romans 15:3
For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”
John 8:50
I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge.
John 17:4
I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.

Glossary

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

Topics

Calling Someone a Fool Character of Christ: Just Crushes Ego Having a Covering Jesus, the Christ: Holiness of Jesus, the Christ: Justice of Jesus, the Christ: Obedience of Jesus, the Christ: Omniscience of Jesus, the Christ: Perfections of not Classified Under Foregoing Topics Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Obedience: Jesus Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Righteous Government: Fulfilled Seeking God's Will Stubbornness Tough Decisions Will of God, the Supreme Rule of Duty

John 5:30

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