What does John 12:50 mean?

John 12:50 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 12:50 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

48He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

49For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

50And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

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