Juan 7:17

17 El que quisiere hacer su voluntad, conocerá de la doctrina si viene de Dios, o si yo hablo de mí mismo

Juan 7:17 Meaning and Commentary

John 7:17

If any man will do his will
Meaning, not one that perfectly fulfils the law, which is the good, and perfect, and acceptable will of God; for there is no man that does this, or can do it; nor is it so said here, "if any man do his will", but "if any man will do" it; that is, is desirous of doing it; who has it wrought in him both to will and do, of the good pleasure of God, by his grace and Spirit; with whom to will is present, though, he has not power to perform, and so is a spiritual man; and who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ, which is one branch of the will of God; and who depends upon the Spirit and grace of God, and acts from a principle of love to God, and in the exercise of faith on Christ:

he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or [whether] I
speak of myself;
not a man of mere natural knowledge and learning, or a man of theory and speculation, is a judge of doctrine; but he that leans not to his own understanding, and implores the assistance of the Divine Spirit, and who is for reducing doctrine into practice: he knows by the efficacy of the doctrine upon his heart, and the influence it has on his life and conversation; by its coming not in word only, but in power; and by its working effectually in him, whether it is divine or human, of God or of man.

Juan 7:17 In-Context

15 Y se maravillaban los judíos, diciendo: ¿Cómo sabe éste letras, no habiendo aprendido

16 Les respondió Jesús, y dijo: Mi doctrina no es mía, sino de aquel que me envió

17 El que quisiere hacer su voluntad, conocerá de la doctrina si viene de Dios, o si yo hablo de mí mismo

18 El que habla de sí mismo, gloria propia busca; mas el que busca la gloria del que le envió, éste es verdadero, y no hay en él injusticia

19 ¿No os dio Moisés la ley, y ninguno de vosotros cumple la ley? ¿Por qué me procuráis matar