John 5:43

I have come in My Father’s name, and you have not received Me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will receive him.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus addresses a group He knows lacks the love of God, speaking immediately after contrasting His divine arrival with their preference for mutual human approval.

The words — The phrase ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι τοῦ πατρός μου (en tō onomati tou patros mou) literally means "in the name of my Father," denoting authorized representation and delegated authority.

The thread — The warning against false claimants appears in Matthew 24:5, while the Father’s endorsement of Christ’s works is recorded in John 10:25.

Why it lands — The text demands a direct evaluation of whether one recognizes Christ’s divine commission or prefers the approval of people over the glory from God alone.

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The Greek words

King James Version

I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

Cross-references

Matthew 24:5 For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.
John 10:25 “I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf.
John 17:4 I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.
John 8:28 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.
Hebrews 5:4 No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.
Matthew 24:24 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
John 6:38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.
John 12:28 Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Acts 5:36 Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing.