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 10:25KJV
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John 10:25 (KJV)

What does John 10:25 mean?

John 10:25 records Jesus telling His listeners that He has already told them who He is, but they do not believe Him. He points out that the works He does in His Father's name are evidence that testify about Him.

In this verse, Jesus is speaking to a group of Jewish leaders who are questioning Him about whether He is the Messiah. Jesus responds by saying that both His words and His actions—specifically the miracles and deeds He performs with God's authority—should make His identity clear. The verse highlights that the problem is not a lack of evidence, but a lack of belief.

The Greek behind John 10:25

  • ἔργα (erga) — "works": This word refers to the deeds or miracles Jesus performs. In this context, it emphasizes that Jesus' actions are not just ordinary works but are signs pointing to His connection with God.
  • ὀνόματι (onomati) — "name": This means "in the name" or "by the authority" of the Father. It shows that Jesus is not acting on His own, but with the authority and approval of God.
  • μαρτυρεῖ (martyrei) — "bear witness": This word means to testify or give evidence. Jesus is saying that His works themselves are like witnesses in a trial, giving clear testimony about who He is.

Why John 10:25 matters

  • John 10:25 clarifies that Jesus' identity is not hidden; He has openly revealed it through both His words and His miraculous works.
  • The verse shows that unbelief is not due to a lack of information, but a refusal to accept the evidence already given.
  • This statement connects to the larger theme in John’s Gospel that Jesus’ works are meant to reveal His relationship with God the Father, inviting people to recognize and trust Him.

Where else these words appear

“witness” Greek G3140 · used in 75 verses

  • Matthew 23:31 Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets.
  • John 8:18 I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.
  • Galatians 4:15 Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.

“me” Greek G1700 · used in 104 verses

  • Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
  • Luke 22:21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
  • Acts 25:9 But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?