John 5:30

Contemporary English Version 1995

I cannot do anything on my own. The Father sent me, and he is the one who told me how to judge. I judge with fairness, because I obey him, and I don't just try to please myself.

Cross References

John 6:38

I didn't come from heaven to do what I want! I came to do what the Father wants me to do. He sent me,

John 5:19

Jesus told the people: I tell you for certain the Son cannot do anything on his own. He can do only what he sees the Father doing, and he does exactly what he sees the Father do.

John 4:34

Jesus said: My food is to do what God wants! He is the one who sent me, and I must finish the work that he gave me to do.

John 14:10

Don't you believe that I am one with the Father and that the Father is one with me? What I say isn't said on my own. The Father who lives in me does these things.

Matthew 26:39

Jesus walked on a little way. Then he knelt with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, don't make me suffer by drinking from this cup. But do what you want, and not what I want.”

John 8:28

Jesus went on to say, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, you will know who I am. You will also know that I don't do anything on my own. I say only what my Father taught me.

Romans 15:3

Even Christ did not try to please himself. But as the Scriptures say, “The people who insulted you also insulted me.”

John 8:50

I don't want honor for myself. But there is one who wants me to be honored, and he is also the one who judges.

John 8:42

Jesus answered: If God were your Father, you would love me, because I came from God and now I am here. He sent me. I did not come on my own.

John 17:4

I have brought glory to you here on earth by doing everything you gave me to do.

Psalm 96:13

to the Lord. He is coming to judge all people on earth with fairness and truth.

John 18:11

Jesus told Peter, “Put your sword away. I must drink from the cup that the Father has given me.”

Genesis 18:25

You surely wouldn't let them be killed when you destroy the evil ones. You are the judge of all the earth, and you do what is right.”

Romans 2:5

But you are stubborn and refuse to turn to God. So you are making things even worse for yourselves on that day when he will show how angry he is and will judge the world with fairness.

Romans 2:2

We know that God is right to judge everyone who behaves in this way.

Isaiah 28:6

He will see that justice rules and that his people are able to defend their cities.

Zephaniah 3:15

Zion, your punishment is over. The Lord has forced your enemies to turn and retreat. Your Lord is King of Israel and stands at your side; you don't have to worry about any more troubles.