John 5:30

King James Version (KJV)

I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

Translations

John 5:30 - Amplified Bible

I am able to do nothing from Myself [independently, of My own accord--but only as I am taught by God and as I get His orders]. Even as I hear, I judge [I decide as I am bidden to decide. As the voice comes to Me, so I give a decision], and My judgment is right (just, righteous), because I do not seek {or} consult My own will [I have no desire to do what is pleasing to Myself, My own aim, My own purpose] but only the will {and} pleasure of the Father Who sent Me.

John 5:30 - American Standard Version

I can of myself do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is righteous; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

John 5:30 - Bible in Basic English

Of myself I am unable to do anything: as the voice comes to me so I give a decision: and my decision is right because I have no desire to do what is pleasing to myself, but only what is pleasing to him who sent me.

John 5:30 - Darby Bible

I cannot do anything of myself; as I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous, because I do not seek my will, but the will of him that has sent me.

John 5:30 - English Standard Version

"I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.

John 5:30 - King James Version

I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

John 5:30 - La Biblia de las Americas

Yo no puedo hacer nada por iniciativa mìa; como oigo, juzgo, y mi juicio es justo porque no busco mi voluntad, sino la voluntad del que me enviò.

John 5:30 - The Message

"I can’t do a solitary thing on my own: I listen, then I decide. You can trust my decision because I’m not out to get my own way but only to carry out orders. If I were simply speaking on my own account, it would be an empty, self-serving witness. But an independent witness confirms me, the most reliable Witness of all. Furthermore, you all saw and heard John, and he gave expert and reliable testimony about me, didn’t he?

John 5:30 - New American Standard Bible

"I can do nothing on My own initiative. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.

John 5:30 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

"Yo no puedo hacer nada por iniciativa Mìa; como oigo, juzgo, y Mi juicio es justo porque no busco Mi voluntad, sino la voluntad del que Me enviò.

John 5:30 - World English Bible

I can of myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous; because I don`t seek my own will, but the will of my Father who sent me.

John 5:30 - Young's Living Translation

`I am not able of myself to do anything; according as I hear I judge, and my judgment is righteous, because I seek not my own will, but the will of the Father who sent me.

John 5:30 - Additional Comments

Questions to ask to determine the Will of God
- Have you sought God's will? Have you looked for what He would have you to do? John 5:30
- Is the need for salvation a factor? John 6:40
- Have you prayed about it? With faith? Mat 7:7, Phil 4:6-7, James 1:5
- Have you committed your decision to the Lord? Psa 37:5
- Have you searched the Scriptures for the answer? 2 Tim 3:16
- Have you delighted in the Lord, putting Him as first place in your life? Psa 37:4, Matt 6:33, Rom 8:28
- Have you sought the counsel of others? Have you sought counsel from the right people? Prov 11:14
- Have you sought the advice of your parents? Have you heeded their advice? Prov 1:8
- Is laziness, avoiding work that should be done, a factor? Prov 24:33-34
- Are you allowing worldly ways, attitudes, or influences to affect your decision? Rom 12:2, 1 John 2:15-16
- Do you have doubts? Which decision gives you peace? Rom 14:23, Phil 4:6-7, Col 3:15
-Will this cause problems or be a stumbling block with those who are weaker in the faith? 1 Cor 8:9
- Can you do this to glorify God? 1 Cor 10:31
- Which decision will be a better use of your time? Eph 5:15
- What do circumstances seem to say about this decision? Phil 1:12
- Is selfishness a factor in the decision? Are the interests of others being considered? Phil 2:3-4
- Does either decision present itself as looking like evil? 1 Th 5:21-22
- Have you patiently waited for God to answer? 2 Pet 3:9
- Have you examined the situation carefully? Did you give a fair review of all choices? Are there other choices you have not yet considered? 1 Th 5:21-22
- Have you allowed God to affect every part of the decision? Prov 3:6
- Can you accept God's will, even if it is not what you want? Prov 3:5, Acts 21:12-14, Mat 26:39,42
- Can you thank God in the decision? Col 3:15
Remember:
- Take time to examine everything carefully. 1 Thess 5:21-22.
- As you do God's will, complete what He asked you to do, and do it wholeheartedly. John 4:34, Psa 119:34
- "To him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin." James 4:17
- "A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps." Prov 16:9
- "The humble He guides in justice, And the humble He teaches His way." Psa 25:9
Notes:
- The Holy Spirit will give us counsel and knowledge. Isa 11:2
- God's will will be done. Mat 6:10
- He who does God's will is favored with God, not those who just say He is Lord. Mat 7:21
- As you obey God's will, you will see that He is faithful and right. John 7:16-18
- God said of David, that David was "a man after My own heart, who will do all My will." May God say that of us. Acts 13:21-22
- When you make plans, allow for them to change - you don't know what tomorrow has in store for you. When making plans, you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we shall do this or that." James 4:13-15

Comments are closed.