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John 5:30

I am not able to do anything from myself. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I do not seek my own will but the will of the one who sent me.

"The one who sent me" translates *tou pempsantos me*, a participial phrase preserving the clear sender/sent distinction — the Father remains the originating authority. "From myself" (*ap' emautou*) is rendered plainly to show the Son's complete dependence on the Father, not a softened "on my own initiative." This verse directly supports John 14:28 — the Father is greater, and the Son acts only in alignment with the Father's will.

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I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.

I cannot do anything of my own accord. I pass judgment just as I am told to do, and my judgment is just, for I am not seeking to do what I please, but what pleases him who has sent me.

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The Greek New Testament: SBL Edition

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