John 7:16

Translations

Modern

“My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me.

Traditional

Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

Literal

Therefore Jesus answered them and said, “My teaching is not of Me, but of the One having sent Me.

Latin

Respondit eis Jesus, et dixit: Mea doctrina non est mea, sed ejus qui misit me.

Interlinear

Greek

English

“My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me.

Notes

John 7:1–52

This chapter describes Jesus at the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus used parts of the feast to reveal his true identity to his fellow Jews and to show that he had fulfilled the feast's essential meaning (see 7:37–39; 8:12).

Events

Feast of Tabernacles

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Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers of Jesus Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Messiah Nathanael Spirit of Jesus Christ Teacher

Topics

Doctrines: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in Jerusalem at the Feast of Tabernacles Keeping Company with Sinners Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Teaches In The Doctrines of the Gospel are from God

John 7:16

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