John 5:19

Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father doing: for what things soever he doeth, these the Son also doeth in like manner.
American Standard Version

Treated in 7 passages across the library.

  1. The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith · R. A. Torrey

    The Devil cites John 5:19

    …s about him. It is true that he is evil in character and therefore called "The Evil One" (John 5:19, R. V.). It is true he is a liar and a murderer (John 8:44), it is true that he is full o…

  2. Humility · Andrew Murray

    Humility in the Life of Jesus cites John 5:19

    …at Christ says of His relation to the Father. "The Son can do nothing of his own accord" (John 5:19). "I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I see…

  3. The Master’s Indwelling · Andrew Murray

    Christ Our Life cites John 5:19

    …o you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing.” John 5:19. He waited unceasingly for the teaching, the commands, and the guidance of the Father. He…

  4. The Fourfold Gospel · A. B. Simpson

    The Walk with God cites John v. 19

    …e same sources of strength that we enjoy? It would seem so. Listen to His own confession (John v. 19, 30; vi. 57). "The Son can do nothing of Himself but what He seeth the Father do. I can o…

  5. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Learning to Walk by Faith cites John 5:19

    … Father doing: for what things soever he doeth, these the Son also doeth in like manner” (John 5:19, ASV). If the perfect Son lived in dependence upon the Father, how much more should Chris…

  6. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites John 5:19

    …ter; spiritual ministry cannot be manufactured by natural strength. Scriptures to revisit John 5:19; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Ephesians 1:17-18; Hebrews 11:1; Isaiah 40:31; 2 Corinthians 1:9;…

  7. The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life · Hannah Whitall Smith

    Oneness with Christ cites John 5:19-23

    …onor the Fat her. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him” (John 5:19-23) The test of oneness, then, was the doing of the same works, and it is the test of onenes…

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