Glaubst du nicht, dass ich im Vater bin und dass der Vater in mir ist? Was ich euch sage, sage ich nicht aus mir selbst heraus. Der Vater, der in mir ist, handelt durch mich; es ist alles sein Werk.
Was bedeutet das?
In this verse from John's Gospel, Jesus is speaking to his disciples and emphasizes that he and the Father are one. He says that His words come not from himself but from the Father who dwells within Him.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you have a best friend inside you, always whispering what to say or do. That’s like how Jesus felt about God. He knew everything he said came from his friendship with God.
Historischer Hintergrund
John wrote this Gospel around 90-100 AD for early Christian communities in Asia Minor. The audience was both Jewish and Gentile converts who needed reassurance of Christ's identity as the Messiah, emphasizing His divine unity with God.
Anwendung für heute
Today, when facing a difficult decision or situation, you can remember this verse to strengthen your faith that God is guiding your thoughts and actions, just like Jesus believed his words came from God.