Obedience Helps Knowledge
John 7:17
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.


If any man will know the will of Christ, let him do that will. When a young man is put to learn a trade, he does so by working at it; and we learn the truth which our Lord teaches by obeying His commands. To reach the shores of heavenly wisdom every man must work his passage. Holiness is the royal road to Scriptural knowledge. We know as much as we do.

(C. H. Spurgeon.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

WEB: If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God, or if I am speaking from myself.




Knowledge of the Doctrine of Christ the Fruit of Willing to Do It
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