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John 14:12 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" 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. "
John 14:12
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.
Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.
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.
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do
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John 14:1
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me."
John 14:2
"In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."
John 14:3
"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
John 14:4
"And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know."
John 14:5
"Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?"
John 14:6
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
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