The Pulpit Commentary - John 5:17-23
Our Lord's vindication of his conduct. It is summarized in a single significant sentence: "My Father worketh hitherto, and I work." I. THE TRUE MEANING OF OUR LORD 'S DECLARATION . 1 . His Father ' s life is characterized by unceasing activity. He may have ceased to put forth power in the way of creative energy, but he is still active in the spheres of providence and redemption. 2 . Christ ' s work is coordinate with that of the Father, and not merely... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - John 5:17-18
(a) The claim of special relation with the Father. read more