John 8:26
I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.
Original Language Analysis
πολλὰ
many things
G4183
πολλὰ
many things
Strong's:
G4183
Word #:
1 of 23
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
ἔχω
I have
G2192
ἔχω
I have
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
2 of 23
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
περὶ
of
G4012
περὶ
of
Strong's:
G4012
Word #:
3 of 23
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀλλ'
but
G235
ἀλλ'
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
8 of 23
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πέμψας
he that sent
G3992
πέμψας
he that sent
Strong's:
G3992
Word #:
10 of 23
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ???? (as a stronger form of ????) refers rather to the objective point or <i>term
κἀγὼ
and I
G2504
κἀγὼ
and I
Strong's:
G2504
Word #:
14 of 23
so also the dative case ????? <pronunciation strongs="kam-oy'"/>, and accusative case ???? <pronunciation strongs="kam-eh'"/> and (or also, even, etc.
ἃ
which
G3739
ἃ
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
15 of 23
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
παρ'
of
G3844
παρ'
of
Strong's:
G3844
Word #:
17 of 23
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
18 of 23
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
λὲγω
speak
G3004
λὲγω
speak
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
20 of 23
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
εἰς
to
G1519
εἰς
to
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
21 of 23
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Cross References
John 15:15Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.John 8:40But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.John 17:8For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.John 7:28Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.John 16:12I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.John 7:16Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.2 Corinthians 1:18But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.
Historical Context
The restraint Jesus shows despite their unbelief and hostility demonstrates His mission: He came not to condemn but to save (John 3:17), though judgment results when salvation is rejected.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus model restraint in speaking judgment?
- What does it mean to speak only what the Father gives you to speak?
- When should you exercise restraint in confronting sin?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus indicates He has much more to say in judgment of them, but restrains Himself, speaking only what the Father gives Him to speak. This demonstrates both the severity of their sin (much could be said against them) and Christ's submission to the Father. True prophetic ministry speaks God's word, not personal opinion or vindictive accusation.