John 5:20 akjv — For the Father loves the Son, and shows him all things that himself does: and he will show him greater works than these…

American King James Version

"For the Father loves the Son, and shows him all things that himself does: and he will show him greater works than these, that you may marvel. "

— John 5:20, American King James Version

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John 5 — Context

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But Jesus answered them, My Father works till now, and I work.

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Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.

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Then answered Jesus and said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father do: for what things soever he does, these also does the Son likewise.

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For the Father loves the Son, and shows him all things that himself does: and he will show him greater works than these, that you may marvel.

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For as the Father raises up the dead, and vivifies them; even so the Son vivifies whom he will.

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For the Father judges no man, but has committed all judgment to the Son:

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That all men should honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honors not the Son honors not the Father which has sent him.

John 5:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 5:20 say?
John 5:20 in the American King James Version reads: “For the Father loves the Son, and shows him all things that himself does: and he will show him greater works than these, that you may marvel. ”
Where is John 5:20 in the Bible?
John 5:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 20.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 5:20.
What translation should I read John 5:20 in?
John 5:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 5:20?
John 5:20 reads (AKJV): “For the Father loves the Son, and shows him all things that himself does: and he will show him greater works than these, that you may marvel. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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