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John 7:17
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.
John 7:17 · New Heart English Bible
John 7:17 in other translations
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
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.
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In context
14 But when it was now the midst of the feast, Jesus went up into the temple and taught.
15 The Jewish leaders therefore marveled, saying, "How does this man know letters, having never been educated?"
16 Jesus therefore answered them, "My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.
17 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.
18 He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
19 Did not Moses give you the Law, and yet none of you keeps the Law? Why do you seek to kill me?"
20 The multitude answered, "You have a demon! Who seeks to kill you?"
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