John 14:11
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works'sake.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Have faith that I am in the Father and that the Father is in me: at least, have faith in me because of what I do.
Webster's Revision
Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.
World English Bible
Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me; or else believe me for the very works' sake.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.
Barnes's John 14:11 Bible Commentary
Believe me ... - Believe my declarations that I am in the Father, etc. There were two grounds on which they might believe; one was his own testimony, the other was his works.
Or else - If credit is not given to my words, let there be to my miracles.
For the very works' sake - On account of the works; or, be convinced by the miracles themselves. Either his own testimony was sufficient to convince them, or the many miracles which he had performed in healing the sick, raising the dead, etc.
Wesley's John 14:11 Bible Commentary
14:11 Believe me - On my own word, because I am God. The works - This respects not merely the miracles themselves, but his sovereign, Godlike way of performing them.
