John 5:43
I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
Original Language Analysis
ἔλθῃ
come
G2064
ἔλθῃ
come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
2 of 22
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀνόματι
name
G3686
ὀνόματι
name
Strong's:
G3686
Word #:
5 of 22
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πατρός
Father's
G3962
πατρός
Father's
Strong's:
G3962
Word #:
7 of 22
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 22
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
λήψεσθε
ye receive
G2983
λήψεσθε
ye receive
Strong's:
G2983
Word #:
11 of 22
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
ἐὰν
if
G1437
ἐὰν
if
Strong's:
G1437
Word #:
13 of 22
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
ἔλθῃ
come
G2064
ἔλθῃ
come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
15 of 22
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀνόματι
name
G3686
ὀνόματι
name
Strong's:
G3686
Word #:
18 of 22
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
19 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἰδίῳ
his own
G2398
ἰδίῳ
his own
Strong's:
G2398
Word #:
20 of 22
pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate
Cross References
John 10:25Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.Matthew 24:5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.John 6:38For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.John 12:28Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
Historical Context
Multiple false messiahs arose in Jewish history—Theudas, Judas of Galilee, Bar Kokhba. Despite lacking divine authorization, they gained followings. Israel rejected the true Messiah and received false ones. This pattern reveals the human tendency to prefer self-made religion over divine revelation.
Questions for Reflection
- Why do people often reject divine authorization while accepting human pretenders?
- What criteria do people use that leads them to accept false teachers?
Related Resources
Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.
Analysis & Commentary
'I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.' Jesus came representing the Father; He was rejected. False messiahs came self-appointed; they were received. The irony exposes misplaced trust. Those who reject God's authorized representative accept self-authorized pretenders. History confirmed this—Bar Kokhba and others were followed while Christ was rejected.