Devine Scripture

John 7:17

John chapter 7 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself.

Context

v.16Jesus therefore answered them, and said, My teaching is not mine, but his that sent me.

v.17This passage

v.18He that speaketh from himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 25:14

    The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear him; And he will show them his covenant.

  • Philippians 3:15

    Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded: and if in anything ye are otherwise minded, this also shall God reveal unto you:

  • John 8:47

    He that is of God heareth the words of God: for this cause ye hear them not, because ye are not of God.

  • Matthew 6:22

    The lamp of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

  • Psalms 25:12

    What man is he that feareth Jehovah? Him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose.

  • Psalms 119:101

    I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might observe thy word.