John 7:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

Jesus ('Jesus therefore', according to the true text) answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine - that is, in the sense repeatedly explained at John 5:1-47; John 6:1-71, 'not from Myself,' 'not unauthorized;' 'I am here by divine commission.'

But his that sent me.

John 7:16

16 Jesus answered them, and said,My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.