his troubled spirit. Rather, the axis of concern is that they may believe that you sent me. This indicates that the unbelief of those about him is what troubles him (Talbert’s third option). He knows his disciples, who are silent onlookers for this entire scene, are lacking faith appropriate to the occasion. No one speaks up to express confidence that Jesus can solve the problem. The prayer is a public declaration of Jesus’ identity with God in that he works what his Father works, giving life (5:25–26).