Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
I'm telling you the absolute truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same things I've been doing. Actually, they'll do even greater things than what you've seen from me, because I'm going back to my Father.
Jesus said believers wouldn't just match his impact, they'd exceed it once he returned to heaven.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse is part of Jesus' farewell discourse to his disciples during the Last Supper, where he is comforting them about his impending death and ascension. Jesus had been performing miracles and teaching about the kingdom of God, and here he promises that believers will continue and even exceed his works through the power of the Holy Spirit. This statement reflects the transition from Jesus' earthly ministry to the global expansion of the church after his resurrection.
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