John 12:49
For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
Context
This verse from John Chapter 12 connects to 10 cross-references. Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus' feet six days before Passover. The triumphal entry on a donkey fulfilling Zechariah 9:9. Greeks seek Jesus; Jesus announces the hour of his glorification — like a grain of wheat falling into earth. 'Father, glorify …
Other Translations
For I spake not from myself; but the Father that sent me, he hath given me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
because I spake not from myself, but the Father who sent me, He did give me a command, what I may say, and what I may speak,
For I have not said it on my authority, but the Father who sent me gave me orders what to say and how to say it.
Cross References
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For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.