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For I always do what pleases him.” <a href="/esv/john/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.” <a href="/bsb/john/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.” <a href="/blb/john/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the One having sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do the things pleasing to Him." <a href="/kjv/john/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him. <a href="/nkjv/john/8.htm">New King James Version</a> And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him.” <a href="/nasb_/john/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.” <a href="/nasb/john/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.” <a href="/lsb/john/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.” <a href="/amp/john/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He who sent Me is [always] with Me; He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.” <a href="/csb/john/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what pleases him.” <a href="/hcsb/john/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The One who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/john/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The one who sent me is with me. I always do what pleases him, and he will never leave me." <a href="/erv/john/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/john/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Besides, the one who sent me is with me. He hasn't left me by myself. I always do what pleases him." <a href="/gnt/john/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> And he who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, because I always do what pleases him." <a href="/isv/john/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Moreover, the one who sent me is with me. He has never left me alone, because I always do what pleases him." <a href="/msb/john/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.? <a href="/net/john/8.htm">NET Bible</a> And the one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do those things that please him." <a href="/nheb/john/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He who sent me is with me. The Father hasn't left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him." <a href="/wbt/john/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him. <a href="/wey/john/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone: for I do always what is pleasing to Him." <a href="/web/john/8.htm">World English Bible</a> He who sent me is with me. The Father hasn’t left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He who sent Me is with Me; the Father did not leave Me alone, because I always do the things pleasing to Him.” <a href="/blb/john/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the One having sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do the things pleasing to Him." <a href="/ylt/john/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and He who sent me is with me; the Father did not leave me alone, because I, the things pleasing to Him, do always.' <a href="/slt/john/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he having sent me is with me: the Father has not left me alone; for I do always things pleasing to him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he that sent me, is with me, and he hath not left me alone: for I do always the things that please him. <a href="/cpdv/john/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he who sent me is with me, and he has not abandoned me alone. For I always do what is pleasing to him.” <a href="/nabre/john/8.htm">New American Bible</a> The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he who sent me is with me; and my Father has never left me alone, because I always do what pleases him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he who has sent me is with me, and my Father has not left me alone, because I am doing always what is beautiful to him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he that sent me is with me. The Father has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.<CM> <a href="/godbey/john/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Truly the One having sent me is with me; He has not left me alone; because I always do those things which are pleasing to Him.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; because I always do the things acceptable to him. <a href="/mace/john/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he that sent me, is with me: the father hath not left me alone, for I always do what is agreeable to him. <a href="/wey/john/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone: for I do always what is pleasing to Him." <a href="/worrell/john/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And He Who sent Me is with Me. He hath not left Me alone; because I am always doing the things that please Him."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And He that sent me, is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I always do the things <Fr>that are<FR> pleasing to Him.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/8-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=2933" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/8.htm">The Woman Caught in Adultery</a> …28So 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. 29<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">He who</a> <a href="/greek/3992.htm" title="3992: pempsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. ">sent</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me.</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: aphēken (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">He has not left</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/3441.htm" title="3441: monon (Adj-AMS) -- Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere.">alone,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/3842.htm" title="3842: pantote (Adv) -- Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.">always</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">do</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what</a> <a href="/greek/701.htm" title="701: aresta (Adj-ANP) -- Pleasing, satisfactory, acceptable. From aresko; agreeable; by implication, fit.">pleases</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.” </a> 30As Jesus spoke these things, many believed in Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/5-19.htm">John 5:19-20</a> 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. / The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does. And to your amazement, He will show Him even greater works than these. <a href="/john/14-10.htm">John 14:10-11</a> 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. / Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me—or at least believe on account of the works themselves. <a href="/john/10-30.htm">John 10:30</a> I and the Father are one.” <a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21-23</a> that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me. <a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a> Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work. <a href="/john/6-38.htm">John 6:38</a> For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me. <a href="/john/12-49.htm">John 12:49-50</a> I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it. / And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.” <a href="/john/16-32.htm">John 16:32</a> “Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. <a href="/john/5-30.htm">John 5:30</a> 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. <a href="/john/14-31.htm">John 14:31</a> But I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Get up! Let us go on from here. <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a> And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a> While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” <a href="/luke/9-35.htm">Luke 9:35</a> And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!” <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. <a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4-5</a> The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. / The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he that sent me is with me: the Father has not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.he that sent.<a href="/john/8-16.htm">John 8:16</a> And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.<a href="/john/14-10.htm">John 14:10,11</a> Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works… <a href="/john/16-32.htm">John 16:32</a> Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.for.<a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a> Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.<a href="/john/5-30.htm">John 5:30</a> 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.<a href="/john/6-38.htm">John 6:38</a> For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/8-16.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/john/7-6.htm">Always</a> <a href="/john/7-42.htm">Hasn't</a> <a href="/john/8-11.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/john/5-30.htm">Please</a> <a href="/john/3-8.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/john/5-30.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/john/5-4.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/11-48.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/john/11-42.htm">Always</a> <a href="/john/12-30.htm">Hasn't</a> <a href="/john/10-12.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/acts/8-34.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-37.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/john/11-42.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">John 8</div>1. <a href="/john/8-1.htm">Jesus delivers the woman taken in adultery.</a> 12. <a href="/john/8-12.htm">He declares himself the light of the world, and justifies his doctrine;</a> 31. <a href="/john/8-31.htm">promises freedom to those who believe;</a> 33. <a href="/john/8-33.htm">answers the Jews who boasted of Abraham;</a> 48. <a href="/john/8-48.htm">answers their reviling, by showing his authority and dignity;</a> 59. <a href="/john/8-59.htm">and slips away from those who would stone him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He who sent Me is with Me. This phrase emphasizes the intimate relationship between Jesus and the Father. In the context of the Gospel of John, Jesus frequently speaks of being sent by the Father, highlighting His divine mission and authority (<a href="/john/3-17.htm">John 3:17</a>, <a href="/john/5-24.htm">John 5:24</a>). The presence of the Father with Jesus underscores the unity within the Trinity, a central tenet of Christian doctrine. This unity is also reflected in the Old Testament, where God promises His presence with His chosen servants, such as Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a>) and Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>). The assurance of God's presence is a recurring theme, providing comfort and authority to those He sends.He has not left Me alone, This statement reflects the constant companionship and support of the Father throughout Jesus' earthly ministry. It contrasts with the human experience of abandonment and loneliness, emphasizing the divine support Jesus enjoys. This assurance is crucial as Jesus faces increasing opposition from religious leaders (<a href="/john/8-13.htm">John 8:13</a>). Theologically, it points to the fulfillment of God's promises to never forsake His people (<a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a>). It also prefigures the promise of the Holy Spirit to believers, ensuring they are never alone (<a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-18</a>).because I always do what pleases Him.” Here, Jesus asserts His perfect obedience to the Father, a key aspect of His sinless nature. This obedience is central to His role as the perfect sacrifice for sin (<a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a>). The phrase echoes the prophetic words of <a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10</a>, where the suffering servant fulfills God's will. Jesus' actions consistently align with the Father's desires, setting an example for believers to follow (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>). This obedience is not merely external but stems from a deep, intrinsic alignment with the Father's will, highlighting the moral and spiritual perfection of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking about His relationship with the Father, emphasizing His obedience and the Father's presence with Him. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_father.htm">The Father (God)</a> Referred to as "He who sent Me," the Father is depicted as being in constant communion with Jesus, affirming the divine mission and unity between the Father and the Son. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_jewish_leaders.htm">The Jewish Leaders</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the broader context of <a href="/bsb/john/8.htm">John 8</a> involves Jesus addressing the Jewish leaders and the crowd, challenging their understanding of His identity and mission. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a> The setting for this discourse, where Jesus often taught and engaged with both followers and skeptics. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_mission_of_jesus.htm">The Mission of Jesus</a> The event of Jesus' earthly ministry, characterized by His obedience to the Father and His role as the Savior.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_presence.htm">Divine Presence</a> Just as the Father was with Jesus, believers can trust in God's constant presence in their lives. This assurance provides comfort and strength in times of trial. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god.htm">Obedience to God</a> Jesus' life exemplifies perfect obedience. Christians are called to follow His example by seeking to do what pleases God in their daily lives. <a href="/topical/u/unity_with_god.htm">Unity with God</a> The relationship between Jesus and the Father serves as a model for believers to strive for unity with God through prayer, study of the Word, and obedience. <a href="/topical/m/mission_and_purpose.htm">Mission and Purpose</a> Understanding that Jesus was sent with a purpose encourages believers to seek and fulfill their God-given mission in life. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_trials.htm">Faithfulness in Trials</a> Jesus' assurance of the Father's presence, even amidst opposition, teaches believers to remain faithful and trust in God's presence during their own challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 8</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_thought_crime.htm">What signifies Jesus as God's beloved, well-pleased Son?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_meritorious_works.htm">What defines meritorious works?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_apostle_james.htm">What does the Bible say about faith in God?</a> <a href="/q/what_shows_jesus_as_god's_beloved_son.htm">What signifies Jesus as God's beloved, well-pleased Son?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) The Father hath not left me alone.--The Greek words mean exactly, the Father (or, as the better MSS. read, without change of meaning, He) left Me not alone, and they are sometimes taken to refer to the time of His mission into the world. The context rather points to their application to every moment of life. He was ever conscious of a Presence which they knew not of, but which the future should reveal to them. We shall find Him resting in this consciousness again when He looks on to the dark hour when the disciples shall be scattered every man to his own, and He shall be left as men would think alone. (Comp. Note on <a href="/john/16-32.htm" title="Behold, the hour comes, yes, is now come, that you shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.">John 16:32</a>.)For ? do always those things that please him.--It would be less ambiguous to read, because I do always . . . The words furnish the reason for the presence of the Father in every act and moment of His life. All things done by Him at all times were in accordance with the Father's will. In His human nature perpetual communion is conditioned by perpetual obedience. The same thought recurs in His words to the disciples in <a href="/john/15-10.htm" title="If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.">John 15:10</a>. Comp. also, on the relation of the Son to the Father, Note on <a href="/john/5-19.htm" title="Then answered Jesus and said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father do: for what things soever he does, these also does the Son likewise.">John 5:19</a>.Emphasis should be laid here upon the pronoun, "for I do always." It was true of His human nature, as distinct from all others, that no act, at any moment of life, had cast its shadow on the brightness of the vision of the Father's presence. Later in this same discourse (<a href="/john/8-46.htm" title="Which of you convinces me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do you not believe me?">John 8:46</a>) He appeals to their knowledge of His holy life. Here, in words that none other in human form could ever utter, He appeals to His own consciousness of a life, every act of which was pleasing in the presence of God.[(b) Jesus is Light (continued). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - And he that sent me - of whom I now plainly speak to you as "the Father" - is with me. He is not in some inaccessible region of indifference to my mission or my word, but with me. He encompasses the Son of man, finds willing, unswerving response to his will in my words. He sent me, and commissioned me to undertake this work. He is affirming in his own way all my message, and corroborating my testimony. You have asked, "Where is thy Father?" and I now tell you, "He is with me." He (the Father) hath not left me at any moment of my career alone. He has confirmed and sustained my word, and upheld my life; and you can see the signs of this abiding communion: Because (i.e. Christ does not account for the abiding companionship by the fact of his own obedience, but refers to the reasons which his hearers might find for his great assertion; cf. <a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Luke 7:47</a>) I do always the things that are pleasing to him. I do this because he has never left me to my mere human nature. This self-consciousness of Christ is one of the loftiest and most entirely unique phenomena recorded in history. This absolute confidence with reference to his whole course lifts our Lord to a pinnacle of the loftiest elevation. He declares himself absolutely free from sin, and even in thought or deed to have left undone nothing that seemed good to the Father. If such an utterance had not flashed the conviction of his Divine nature upon some of his hearers, it is impossible to conceive what would or could have done so <a href="/commentaries/john/8-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sent πέμψας (pempsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3992.htm">Strong's 3992: </a> To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. Me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. Me. ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. He has not left ἀφῆκέν (aphēken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. Me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. alone, μόνον (monon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3441.htm">Strong's 3441: </a> Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. always πάντοτε (pantote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3842.htm">Strong's 3842: </a> Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times. do ποιῶ (poiō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. what τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. pleases ἀρεστὰ (aresta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_701.htm">Strong's 701: </a> Pleasing, satisfactory, acceptable. From aresko; agreeable; by implication, fit. Him.” αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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