KJV ORIGINAL
Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus answered them, 'Look, what I'm teaching isn't something I came up with on my own, it's straight from the one who sent me.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus wasn't freelancing, everything he taught came directly from God.
📚 Historical Context
In John 7, Jesus is teaching at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem, a major Jewish festival commemorating God's provision during the wilderness wanderings. The religious leaders and crowds were questioning his authority because he lacked formal training from their rabbinic schools. Jesus responded by emphasizing that his teachings originated from God the Father, underscoring his role as the sent Messiah.
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