Joh 8:42 | MHM | STEP | v. 42 : Jesus says, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and now am here. I have not come on my own; but he sent me” (John 8:42 ). Love for Jesus proves love for God. Since they reject Jesus, they show that God is not truly their Father. True spiritual children of God recognize and love Jesus as the one sent by God (John 8:42 ).

‏ John 8:42

v. 42: Jesus says, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and now am here. I have not come on my own; but he sent me” (John 8:42 ^a). Love for Jesus proves love for God. Since they reject Jesus, they show that God is not truly their Father. True spiritual children of God recognize and love Jesus as the one sent by God (John 8:42 ^b).