John 12:49–50

12:49 For I have not spoken from my own authority,105 but the Father himself who sent me has commanded me106 what I should say and what I should speak. 12:50 And I know that his commandment is eternal life.107 Thus the things I say, I say just as the Father has told me.”108

105	tn Grk “I have not spoken from myself.”
106	tn Grk “has given me commandment.”
107	tn Or “his commandment results in eternal life.”
108	tn Grk “The things I speak, just as the Father has spoken to me, thus I speak.”