John 14:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Verily, verily. The twenty-second occurance. See on John 1:51.

the works, &c.: i.e. similar works, e.g. Acts 3:7; Acts 3:9. as.

he do also. he also do.

greater. Not only more remarkable miracles (Acts 5:15; Acts 19:12) by the men who were endued with power from on high (pneuma hagion, App-101.), but. more extended and successful ministry. The Lord rarely went beyond the borders of Palestine. He for-bade the twelve to go save to the lost sheep of the house of Israel (Matthew 10:5; Matthew 10:6); after Pentecost they went "everywhere" (Acts 8:4), and Paul could say, "your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world" (Romans 1:8).

John 14:12

12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.