John 7:17

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

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Other Translations for John 7:17

BSB
If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
AKJV
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
CPDV
If anyone has chosen to do his will, then he will realize, about the doctrine, whether it is from God, or whether I am speaking from myself.
ERV
If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it be of God, or whether I speak from myself.
NHEB
If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God, or if I am speaking from myself.
SMT
If any desire to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or I speak from myself.

Commentary for John 7:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 7:17
Summary
Obedience enables discernment of divine origin
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Jesus describes condition for knowledge
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching