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John 14:12 Cross-References

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Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

John 14:12 (KJV)

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Commentary on John 14:12

Jesus makes a startling promise: 'He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also' (ho pisteuon eis eme ta erga ha ego poio kakeinos poiesei). This grants believers participation in Christ's miraculous works through faith. The even more shocking addition follows: 'and greater works than these shall he do' (kai meizona touton poiesei). How can disciples do greater works than Jesus? The explanation: 'because I go unto my Father' (hoti ego pros ton patera poreuomai). Jesus' ascension enables the Spirit's coming (14:26, 16:7), empowering global gospel advance. The 'greater works' are...

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