John 8:29

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 8:29 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he that sent me is with me; he hath not left me alone; for I do always the things that are pleasing to him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he that sent me is with me; he hath not left me alone; for I do always the things that are pleasing to him.
John 8:29 — American Standard Version

Context — John 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
29And he that sent me is with me; he hath not left me alone; for I do always the things that are pleasing to him.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he that sent me is with me, etc.] By virtue of that near union there is between them, they being one in nature, essence, power, and glory, and by the gracious, powerful, comfortable, assisting, and strengthening presence of his Father, which he vouchsafed to him as man, and Mediator; the Father hath not left me alone; Christ, as the word, was with the Father from all eternity, and, as the Son of God, was in heaven, and in the bosom of the Father, when he, as the son of man, was here on earth; for though he came forth from the Father into this world, by assumption of the human nature, yet the Father was always with him, and he with the Father, through the unity of the divine nature; nor…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him, &c.--that is, To you, who gnash upon Me with your teeth, and frown down all open appearance for Me, I seem to stand uncountenanced and alone; but I have a sympathy and support transcending all human applause; I came hither to do My Father's will, and in the doing of it have not ceased to please Him; therefore is He ever by Me with His approving smile, His cheering words, His supporting arm.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Is with me - In working miracles, etc. Hath not left me alone - Though men had forsaken and rejected him, yet God attended him. Those things that please him - See Matthew 3:17; “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased,” Philippians 2:8; Isaiah 53:10-12; 2 Peter 1:17; Luke 3:22; Matthew 17:5. His undertaking the work of redemption was pleasing to God, and he had the consciousness that in executing it he did those things which God approved. It is a small matter to have men opposed to us, if we have a conscience void of offence, and evidence that we please God. Compare Hebrews 11:5; “Enoch - before his translation had this testimony that he pleased God.” See also 1 Corinthians 4:3.…”
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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
“The Father hath not left me alone - Never from the moment I came into the world. John 8:32”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he that sent: Joh 8:16, Joh 14:10, Joh 14:11, Joh 16:32; Isa 42:1, Isa 42:6, Isa 49:4-8, Isa 50:4-9; Ti2 4:17, Ti2 4:22 for: Joh 4:34, Joh 5:30, Joh 6:38, Joh 14:31, Joh 15:10, Joh 17:4; Isa 42:1, Isa 42:21; Mat 3:17, Mat 17:5; Heb 4:15, Heb 5:8, Heb 5:9, Heb 7:26, Heb 10:5-10; Jo1 2:1 John 8:30”
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