John 10:30
John 10:30 in Multiple Translations
I and the Father are one.”
I and my Father are one.
I and the Father are one.
I and my Father are one.
I and the Father are one.”
I and my Father are one.
I and the Father are one.'
I and the Father are one.”
I and my Father are one.
I and the Father are one.
My father and I are equal.”
My father and me, we are joined together, like we are one.”
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Study Notes — John 10:30
- Context
- Cross References
- John 10:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on John 10:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 10:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 10:30
- Trapp's Commentary on John 10:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on John 10:30
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 10:30
- Cambridge Bible on John 10:30
- Barnes' Notes on John 10:30
- Whedon's Commentary on John 10:30
- Sermons on John 10:30
Context — Jesus at the Feast of Dedication
30I and the Father are one.”
31At this, the Jews again picked up stones to stone Him. 32But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | John 1:1–2 | In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. |
| 2 | John 14:9 | Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? |
| 3 | John 17:21–23 | that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me. |
| 4 | John 5:23 | so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him. |
| 5 | John 8:58 | “Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am! ” |
| 6 | Matthew 28:19 | Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, |
| 7 | Matthew 11:27 | All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him. |
| 8 | John 5:17 | But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.” |
| 9 | John 14:23 | Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. |
| 10 | 1 John 5:20 | And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. |
John 10:30 Summary
Jesus is saying that He and God the Father are completely united and equal, like two people who are so close that they seem like one (see John 17:21-23). This means that Jesus has the same power and authority as God, and that He can do the same things that God can do (as seen in John 5:19-23). When we understand that Jesus and the Father are one, it helps us to see Jesus as our Savior and Lord, and to trust Him with our lives (as encouraged in John 3:16 and Romans 10:9). By believing in Jesus, we can have eternal life and be united with God, just like Jesus is.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jesus mean when He says 'I and the Father are one'?
Jesus is stating that He and God the Father are unified in their nature and purpose, as seen in John 14:9 where Jesus says 'the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father' and also in John 17:21-23 where Jesus prays for the unity of believers just as He and the Father are one.
Is Jesus saying He is God in this verse?
Yes, Jesus is affirming His divinity and equality with God the Father, which is also supported by other scriptures such as John 1:1, where Jesus is called the 'Word' who 'was God', and Hebrews 1:8, where God the Father says to Jesus, 'Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever'
Why did the Jews want to stone Jesus after He said this?
The Jews wanted to stone Jesus because they understood His statement as a claim to be God, which they considered blasphemy, as seen in John 10:31-33 and also in Leviticus 24:16, where it is written that anyone who blasphemes the name of the Lord must be put to death
How does this verse relate to our understanding of the Trinity?
This verse, along with others such as Matthew 28:19 and 2 Corinthians 13:14, helps us understand the concept of the Trinity, where God is one in essence but exists in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, all of whom are equal and unified in their nature and purpose
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be 'one' with God, and how can I experience that unity in my daily life?
- How does Jesus' statement 'I and the Father are one' impact my understanding of His teachings and actions?
- In what ways can I reflect the unity of God the Father and Jesus in my relationships with others, especially with fellow believers?
- What does this verse teach me about the nature of God, and how can I apply that to my worship and prayer life?
Gill's Exposition on John 10:30
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 10:30
Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 10:30
Trapp's Commentary on John 10:30
Ellicott's Commentary on John 10:30
Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 10:30
Cambridge Bible on John 10:30
Barnes' Notes on John 10:30
Whedon's Commentary on John 10:30
Sermons on John 10:30
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(Hebrews - Part 3): Godhead of the Eternal Son by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the overwhelming nature of certain biblical texts, particularly John 14:1 and John 3:16. He compares the experience of preaching on these t |
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Dvd 03 - Israel, the Suffering Servant by Art Katz | This sermon delves deep into the significance of Jesus' crucifixion, highlighting the parallel between the suffering of Jesus and the future suffering of the Jewish people. It emph |
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God's Self-Existence by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the pride and love that God has for his children. He references the story of Job and how God saw him as a good man despite Satan's attempts |
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Arab-05 Art's Testimony - a Wandering Jew by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of his own conversion as a Jewish man. He describes how he was uprooted from his place of security and knowledge, leading to |
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Jesus Christ Is Our God by Walter A. Maier | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing Jesus Christ as God. He urges women who may be leading their children away from God to repent and acknowledge |
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Babylonian Pattern - Part 1 by Winkie Pratney | This sermon delves into the concept of the Trinity, emphasizing the distinct personalities of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit within the Godhead. It explores the eternal nature of |
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(John) the Sickness of the Saint by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of never doubting God's love and questioning His wisdom. The preacher uses the story of Lazarus to illustrate this point. Jes |





