John 5:20-23
5:21 a Most Jews firmly believed in resurrection but viewed it as something God alone could accomplish. Jesus claimed that he gives life.5:22 b In addition to giving life, Jesus claimed the absolute authority to judge, which belongs to God alone.
5:23 c the Father ... sent him: In the ancient world, a person could send an authorized representative to seal a contract or make an authoritative decision. Jesus claimed to be God’s representative, so obeying Jesus is the same as obeying God, and dishonoring him is dishonoring God.
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