Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version but Jesus said to them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone me?” New Living Translation Jesus said, “At my Father’s direction I have done many good works. For which one are you going to stone me?” English Standard Version Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?” Berean Standard Bible But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?” Berean Literal Bible Jesus answered them, “I showed you⁺ many good works from the Father; because of which work of them do you⁺ stone Me?” King James Bible Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? New King James Version Jesus answered them, “Many good works I have shown you from My Father. For which of those works do you stone Me?” New American Standard Bible Jesus replied to them, “I showed you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you stoning Me?” NASB 1995 Jesus answered them, “I showed you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you stoning Me?” NASB 1977 Jesus answered them, “I showed you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you stoning Me?” Legacy Standard Bible Jesus answered them, “I showed you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you stoning Me?” Amplified Bible Jesus answered them, “I showed you many good works [and many acts of mercy] from the Father; for which of them are you stoning Me?” Berean Annotated Bible But Jesus (YHWH saves) responded, “I have shown you⁺ many good works (acts) from the Father. For which of these do you⁺ stone Me? Christian Standard Bible Jesus replied, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these works are you stoning me? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Jesus replied, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. Which of these works are you stoning Me for?"” American Standard Version Jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from the Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? Contemporary English Version But he said, "I have shown you many good things my Father sent me to do. Which one are you going to stone me for?" English Revised Version Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from the Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus replied to them, "I've shown you many good things that come from the Father. For which of these good things do you want to stone me to death?" Good News Translation Jesus said to them, "I have done many good deeds in your presence which the Father gave me to do; for which one of these do you want to stone me?" International Standard Version Jesus replied to them, "I've shown you many good actions from my Father. For which of them are you going to stone me?" NET Bible Jesus said to them, "I have shown you many good deeds from the Father. For which one of them are you going to stone me?" New Heart English Bible Jesus answered them, "I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of those works do you stone me?" Webster's Bible Translation Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shown you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? Weymouth New Testament Jesus remonstrated with them. "Many good deeds," He said, "have I shown you as coming from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?" Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from My Father. For which of these do you stone Me?” World English Bible Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of those works do you stone me?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionJesus answered them, “I showed you many good works from My Father; because of which work of them do you stone Me?” Berean Literal Bible Jesus answered them, “I showed you⁺ many good works from the Father; because of which work of them do you⁺ stone Me?” Young's Literal Translation Jesus answered them, 'Many good works did I shew you from my Father; because of which work of them do ye stone me?' Smith's Literal Translation Jesus Answered them, Many good works I shewed you from my Father; for which of these works do ye stone me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJesus answered them: Many good works I have shewed you from my Father; for which of these works do you stone me? Catholic Public Domain Version Jesus answered them: “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of those works do you stone me?” New American Bible Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of these are you trying to stone me?” New Revised Standard Version Jesus replied, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these are you going to stone me?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus said to them, I have shown you many good works from my Father; for which one of them do you stone me? Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Yeshua said to them, “Many excellent works from the presence of my Father I have shown you. For which of those works are you stoning me?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentJesus answered them: Many good works have I showed you from my Father: for which of these works do you stone me? Godbey New Testament Jesus responded to them, Haweis New Testament Jesus said unto them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which work of these are ye going to stone me? Mace New Testament Jesus answered them, many good works have I shewed you from my father; for which of those works would you stone me? Weymouth New Testament Jesus remonstrated with them. "Many good deeds," He said, "have I shown you as coming from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?" Worrell New Testament Jesus answered them, Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Unbelief of the Jews…31At this, the Jews again picked up stones to stone Him. 32 But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?” 33“We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, declare Yourself to be God.”… Cross References But Jesus responded, Matthew 21:24-27 “I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. / What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ / But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.” … Mark 11:29-33 “I will ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. / John’s baptism—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me!” / They deliberated among themselves what they should answer: “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ … Luke 20:3-8 “I will also ask you a question,” Jesus replied. “Tell Me: / John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or from men?” / They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why did you not believe him?’ … “I have shown you many good works Acts 10:38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. Matthew 11:4-5 Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: / The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. John 15:24 If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father. from the Father. John 5:36-37 But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me. / And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form, John 8:28-29 So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me. / He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.” John 14:10-11 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works. / Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me—or at least believe on account of the works themselves. For which of these John 7:21-24 Jesus answered them, “I did one miracle, and you are all amazed. / But because Moses gave you circumcision, you circumcise a boy on the Sabbath (not that it is from Moses, but from the patriarchs.) / If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath? … Mark 3:1-6 Once again Jesus entered the synagogue, and a man with a withered hand was there. / In order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. / Then Jesus said to the man with the withered hand, “Stand up among us.” … Luke 6:7-11 Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. / But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there. / Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” … do you stone Me?” Acts 7:57-60 At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him. / They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. / While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” … Leviticus 24:16 Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must surely be put to death; the whole assembly must surely stone him, whether he is a foreign resident or native; if he blasphemes the Name, he must be put to death. Hebrews 11:37 They were stoned, they were sawed in two, they were put to death by the sword. They went around in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, oppressed, and mistreated. Acts 2:22 Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. Treasury of Scripture Jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from my Father; for which of those works do you stone me? Many. John 10:25,37 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me… John 5:19,20,36 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise… Matthew 11:5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. for. 1 Samuel 19:4-6 And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to theeward very good: … 2 Chronicles 24:20-22 And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you… Psalm 35:12 They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul. Jump to Previous Deeds Good Great Jesus Miracles Remonstrated Shew Shewed Shewn Showed Shown Stone Stoning Work WorksJump to Next Deeds Good Great Jesus Miracles Remonstrated Shew Shewed Shewn Showed Shown Stone Stoning Work WorksJohn 10 1. Jesus is the door, and the good shepherd.19. Diverse opinions of him. 23. He proves by his works that he is Jesus the Son of God; 31. escapes the Jews; 39. and goes again beyond Jordan, where many believe on him. But Jesus responded, In this passage, Jesus is addressing the Jewish leaders who are challenging Him. His response is calm and measured, reflecting His wisdom and authority. This interaction takes place during the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, a time when many Jews would gather, providing a significant audience for His teachings. “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?” Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is addressing the Jewish leaders who are questioning His works and authority. He is the Son of God, performing miracles and teaching with divine authority. 2. Jewish Leaders These are the religious authorities who are challenging Jesus. They are often depicted as skeptical and resistant to Jesus' claims and works. 3. The Father Referring to God the Father, who sent Jesus and empowered Him to perform the works that testify to His divine mission. 4. Jerusalem The city where this confrontation takes place, a significant location for Jewish religious life and the setting for many of Jesus' teachings and miracles. 5. The Works The miracles and teachings of Jesus, which are evidence of His divine authority and mission. These works are meant to reveal the nature and power of God. Teaching Points Divine AuthorityJesus' works are not just miracles; they are a testament to His divine authority and mission. Believers are called to recognize and trust in the authority of Christ in their lives. Response to Skepticism Jesus' question challenges the skepticism of the Jewish leaders. As believers, we should be prepared to address doubts and questions about our faith with grace and truth. Good Works as Testimony Just as Jesus' works testified to His divine mission, our good works should reflect our faith and point others to God. Persecution for Righteousness Jesus faced opposition despite His good works. Believers should be prepared for similar challenges and remain steadfast in their faith. Understanding God's Will Jesus' works were aligned with the Father's will. We are encouraged to seek and align our actions with God's will in our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 10:32?2. How does John 10:32 demonstrate Jesus' response to unjust accusations against Him? 3. What works of Jesus in John 10:32 reveal His divine authority and mission? 4. How can believers today emulate Jesus' example in John 10:32 when facing criticism? 5. What Old Testament prophecies align with Jesus' works mentioned in John 10:32? 6. How does John 10:32 encourage us to stand firm in our faith today? 7. Why did Jesus say, "I have shown you many good works from the Father" in John 10:32? 8. How does John 10:32 challenge the understanding of Jesus' identity and mission? 9. What historical context is necessary to fully grasp the meaning of John 10:32? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 10? 11. What power resurrected Jesus from the dead? 12. Is God our Father? 13. Why did some listeners accuse Jesus of blasphemy in John 10:31-36 if he never explicitly claimed to be God by name? 14. What defines Biblical Unitarianism? What Does John 10:32 Mean But Jesus respondedThe religious leaders have just picked up stones (John 10:31). Instead of withdrawing, the Lord addresses them directly, modeling calm courage and truthfulness. His reply reminds us of earlier encounters where He faced hostility yet spoke graciously (John 8:59; 18:20–23). By answering, Jesus sets the stage for exposing their inconsistency. I have shown you many good works He invites them to remember the visible evidence of His ministry: • Healing the lame man at Bethesda (John 5:1-9) • Opening blind eyes (John 9:1-7) • Feeding multitudes (John 6:1-14) • Restoring withered hands, casting out demons, raising the dead (Matthew 12:13; Luke 11:14; Luke 7:11-17) Scripture affirms these deeds as undeniable proof that God was with Him (Acts 2:22; John 15:24). Each miracle was not mere spectacle but a “good work,” expressing compassion and fulfilling messianic prophecy (Isaiah 35:5-6; Matthew 11:4-5). from the Father Jesus roots every act in His relationship with the Father, echoing “the Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees His Father doing” (John 5:19; 14:10-11). The works flow from divine initiative, confirming both His obedience and His unity with the Father (John 10:30). Rejecting these works therefore equals rejecting the Father who sent Him (John 12:44-45). For which of these His question is surgical: if the leaders value righteousness, they must specify which “good” deed merits execution. Throughout Scripture God invites honest examination of evidence (Isaiah 1:18; Acts 4:9-10). Their silence will expose that their grievance is not with the works but with the Worker. do you stone Me? Stoning was the penalty for blasphemy (Leviticus 24:16). The leaders claim Jesus, a man, makes Himself God (John 10:33). Ironically, by attempting to stone the true Son of God they violate the very Law they profess to uphold (John 15:25). Their reaction fulfills prophecy about the Messiah being hated without cause (Psalm 69:4) and foreshadows the cross, where hostility will peak yet God’s redemptive purpose will triumph (Acts 4:27-28; 1 Peter 2:23). summary John 10:32 reveals Jesus calmly confronting irrational hostility by pointing to His indisputable, Father-given works. He forces His accusers to face the inconsistency of condemning the One whose deeds clearly display God’s goodness. The verse underscores two truths: Jesus’ works authenticate His divine mission, and rejection of Him cannot be justified on moral grounds. (32) Jesus answered them--i.e., answered the thought which He read in their hearts, and the intention which was expressed by their act.Many good works have I shewed you from my Father.--For the idea of "good" expressed here, comp. Note on John 10:14. We have no better word in English; but "excellent," "distinguished," approach the sense. It is not the nature of the works as beneficent that is made prominent, but their moral excellence. They are works from the Father manifested in the visible world by the Son. (Comp. Notes on John 5:19-20.) Jesus speaks of "many" such works. John has recorded but few, but he has given hints that many more were done (John 2:23; John 3:2; John 5:36), and he afterwards expressly asserts this (John 20:30). . . . Verse 32. - Jesus answered them, Many good (καλά) works have I shown you from the (my) Father. The works of Christ were lovely and radiant with Divine beneficence; they were revelations of the Father. "I showed you many of them," says he; "I gave you signs thus of the intimate relation between the whole of the self-revelation I am making and the Father" (cf. John 6:65; John 7:17; John 8:42). For which work of these (works) are ye stoning me? i.e. preparing by your gesture to carry this into effect. By these words, uttered with smiting irony and terrific though quiet indignation, Jesus answered their threat.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [But] JesusἸησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. responded, ἀπεκρίθη (apekrithē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “I have shown ἔδειξα (edeixa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1166: A prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. many Πολλὰ (Polla) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. good καλὰ (kala) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2570: Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. works ἔργα (erga) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Father. Πατρός (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. For διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. which ποῖον (poion) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4169: Of what sort. From the base of pou and hoios; individualizing interrogative what sort of, or which one. of these αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Neuter 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. do you stone λιθάζετε (lithazete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 3034: To stone, pelt with stones. From lithos; to lapidate. Me?” ἐμὲ (eme) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. 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