John 14:10

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 14:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I say unto you I speak not from myself: but the Father abiding in me doeth his works.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I say unto you I speak not from myself: but the Father abiding in me doeth his works.
John 14:10 — American Standard Version

Context — John 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I say unto you I speak not from myself: but the Father abiding in me doeth his works.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Believest thou not that I am in the Father? etc.] This surely is, as it must needs be, and ought to be, an article of your faith, “that I am in the Father”, and the Father in me; phrases which are expressive of the sameness of nature in the Father and the Son; of the Son’s perfect equality with the Father, since the Son is as much in the Father, as the Father is in the Son; and also of the personal distinction there is between them; for nothing with propriety can be said to be in itself. The Father must be distinct from the Son who is in him, and the Son must be distinct from the Father, in whom he is; the Father and Son, though of one and the same nature, cannot be one, and the same person:…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I am in the Father - See the notes at John 10:38. The words that I speak ... - See the notes at John 7:16-17. The Father that dwelleth in me - Literally, “The Father remaining in me.” This denotes most intimate union, so that the works which Jesus did might be said to be done by the Father. It implies a more intimate union than can subsist between a mere man and God. Had Jesus been a mere man, like the prophets, he would have said, “The Father who sent or commissioned me doeth the works;” but here there is reference, doubtless, to that mysterious and special union which subsists between the Father and the Son. He doeth the works - The miracles which had been performed by Jesus. The Father…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“I am in the Father - The words that I speak, &c. - That is, I am one with the Father, in essence, in speaking, and in acting. John 14:11”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“14:10 Jesus’ claims were astonishing (10:30, 37-38). Yet true faith recognizes Jesus’ union with God the Father.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Believest: Joh 14:20, Joh 1:1-3, Joh 10:30, Joh 10:38, Joh 11:26, Joh 17:21-23; Jo1 5:7 words: Joh 3:32-34, Joh 5:19, Joh 6:38-40, Joh 7:16, Joh 7:28, Joh 7:29, Joh 8:28, Joh 8:38, Joh 8:40, Joh 12:49, Joh 17:8 dwelleth: Psa 68:16-18; Co2 5:19; Col 1:19, Col 2:9 he: Joh 5:17; Act 10:38 John 14:11”
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