John 8:16
And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 22
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐὰν
if
G1437
ἐὰν
if
Strong's:
G1437
Word #:
2 of 22
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κρίσις
judgment
G2920
κρίσις
judgment
Strong's:
G2920
Word #:
7 of 22
decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὅτι
for
G3754
ὅτι
for
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
12 of 22
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
ἀλλ'
but
G235
ἀλλ'
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
16 of 22
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 22
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 #:
19 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
John 8:29And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.Acts 17:31Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.John 16:32Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.1 Samuel 16:7But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
Historical Context
The unity of Father and Son in judgment addresses Jewish concerns about Jesus' authority. He doesn't judge independently but in perfect harmony with the Father, validating His divine authority.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the Father and Son's unity affect your understanding of God's character?
- What assurance does Christ's unified judgment with the Father provide?
- How should God's perfect judgment affect how you view justice?
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Analysis & Commentary
When Jesus judges, His judgment is true because it's united with the Father's judgment. The phrase 'I am not alone' emphasizes the perfect unity between Father and Son. Reformed theology treasures this truth: Christ's work perfectly represents the Father's will. There's no division in the Godhead, no tension between Old Testament God and New Testament Jesus. Their judgment is unified and therefore true.