John 6:38 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. Not to do mine own will - I am come, not to act according to human motives, passions, or prejudices; but according to infinite wisdom, goodness, and mercy. Jewish passions and prejudices would reject publicans and sinners as those alluded to, and shut the gate of heaven against the Gentiles; but God's mercy receives them, and I am come to manifest that mercy to men.