John 5:20 bbe — For the Father has love for the Son and lets him see everything which he does: and he will let him see greater works th…

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"For the Father has love for the Son and lets him see everything which he does: and he will let him see greater works than these so that you may be full of wonder."

— John 5:20, Bible in Basic English

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John 5 — Context

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But his answer was: My Father is still working even now, and so I am working.

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For this cause the Jews had an even greater desire to put Jesus to death, because not only did he not keep the Sabbath but he said God was his Father, so making himself equal with God.

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So Jesus made answer and said, Truly I say to you, The Son is not able to do anything himself; he is able to do only what he sees the Father doing; whatever the Father does the Son does it in the same way.

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For the Father has love for the Son and lets him see everything which he does: and he will let him see greater works than these so that you may be full of wonder.

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In the same way, as the Father gives life to the dead, even so the Son gives life to those to whom he is pleased to give it.

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The Father is not the judge of men, but he has given all decisions into the hands of the Son;

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So that all men may give honour to the Son even as they give honour to the Father. He who gives no honour to the Son gives no honour to the Father who sent him.

John 5:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 5:20 say?
John 5:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the Father has love for the Son and lets him see everything which he does: and he will let him see greater works than these so that you may be full of wonder.”
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 (BBE): “For the Father has love for the Son and lets him see everything which he does: and he will let him see greater works than these so that you may be full of wonder.” 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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