What does the Bible say about the authority of Jesus's words?
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The Bible portrays Jesus as speaking with divine authority, declaring truth and life.
The authority of Jesus's words is exemplified throughout the Gospels, particularly in John. When Jesus taught, He did so with a confidence and authority that astonished His listeners. In John 7:46, the officers sent to arrest Him reported, 'Never man spake like this man,' highlighting His unique and absolute truthfulness. Unlike the religious leaders who quoted the Scriptures, Jesus spoke with the authority to interpret and apply the Law, indicating His divine nature. His declarations, such as 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' (John 14:6), affirm that He embodies truth itself and possesses the power to grant life eternal.
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