John 5:42

I am come in my Father's name,.... Power and authority; by his consent, with his will, and according to a covenant with him: Christ came not of himself, of his own accord, by a separate power and will…

I receive not honour ... - “I do not say these things because I am desirous of human applause, but to account for the fact that you do not believe on me. The reason is, that you have not the love of…

But I know you, that ye have not, etc. - Don't say that you oppose me through zeal for God's honor, and love for his name, because I make myself equal to him: no, this is not the case. I know the…

In these verses our Lord Jesus proves and confirms the commission he had produced, and makes it out that he was sent of God to be the Messiah.

I. He sets aside his own testimony of himself (Joh 5:31):…

But I know you Once more Christ appears as the searcher of hearts; comp. Joh 1:47; Joh 1:50; Joh 2:24-25; Joh 4:17-18; Joh 4:48; Joh 5:14.

in you Or, in yourselves, in your hearts. -Thou shalt love…