John 8:42

Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love Me; for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of Myself, but He sent Me.

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I proceeded forth — As God, and come — As Christ.

⁴² Jesus said unto them,If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.

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The Biblical Illustrator

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

John 8:42