Joh 10:37-39 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 37. The works of my Father . The very works that my Father does. See : "My Father worketh hitherto, and I work." . The works of his Father are those which God only can do. As Jesus did them , it shows that the name " Son of God ," implying equality with God, was properly applied to him. This shows conclusively that he meant to be understood as claiming to be equal with God. So the Jews naturally understood him and they were left with this impression on their minds. (k) "If I do not the works"

John 10:37-39

Verse 37. The works of my Father. The very works that my Father does. See Jn 5:17: "My Father worketh hitherto, and I work." Jn 5:17. The works of his Father are those which God only can do. As Jesus did them, it shows that the name "Son of God," implying equality with God, was properly applied to him. This shows conclusively that he meant to be understood as claiming to be equal with God. So the Jews naturally understood him Jn 10:39 and they were left with this impression on their minds.

(k) "If I do not the works" Jn 14:10,11, 15:24 Verse 38. Believe the works. Though you do not credit me, yet consider my works, for they prove that I came from God. No one could do them unless he was sent of God.

Father is in me, &c. Most intimately connected. See Jn 5:36. This expression denotes most intimate union--such as can exist in no other case. See Mt 11:27. Jn 17:21. Verse 39. Sought again to take him. They evidently understood him as still claiming equality with God, and under this impression Jesus left them. Nor can it be doubted that he intended to leave them with this impression; and if so, then he is divine.

He escaped. See Jn 8:59.