John 12:44
Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
Original Language Analysis
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
1 of 18
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἔκραξεν
cried
G2896
ἔκραξεν
cried
Strong's:
G2896
Word #:
3 of 18
properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e., (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
4 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Ὁ
G3588
Ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πιστεύει
He that believeth
G4100
πιστεύει
He that believeth
Strong's:
G4100
Word #:
7 of 18
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
εἰς
on
G1519
εἰς
on
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
8 of 18
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
πιστεύει
He that believeth
G4100
πιστεύει
He that believeth
Strong's:
G4100
Word #:
11 of 18
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
εἰς
on
G1519
εἰς
on
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
12 of 18
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
ἀλλ'
but
G235
ἀλλ'
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
14 of 18
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
εἰς
on
G1519
εἰς
on
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
15 of 18
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Matthew 10:40He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.John 13:20Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.Mark 9:37Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.John 5:24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.1 Peter 1:21Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
Historical Context
Jewish monotheism was central to Israel's faith (Deut 6:4). Jesus' claim to unity with the Father either validated His deity or constituted blasphemy. No middle ground existed—the religious leaders understood the claim's implications.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus' claim challenge modern attempts to honor God while rejecting Christ?
- What does the unity between Father and Son teach about true monotheism?
- In what ways do people today claim to believe in God while rejecting Jesus?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus cries loudly (emphatic statement), declaring that believing in Him is believing in the Father who sent Him. This affirms His divine mission and unity with the Father. The statement confronts those who claim to honor God while rejecting Jesus—rejecting the Son rejects the Father. This validates Jesus' consistent claim: He and the Father are one (10:30). Belief in Jesus isn't addition to faith in God but its culmination. True monotheism requires embracing the Son. The cry's publicity demonstrates Jesus' bold self-identification with the Father.