Jesus as God
Jesus Answers Prayer Offered in His Name
Prayer is ordinarily directed to God, and the ability to hear and answer petitions from disciples everywhere implies extraordinary knowledge and power.
How this passage contributes to the case:
The labels below identify the kinds of evidence for Jesus' divinity found in this passage.
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Strength of evidence: Strong.
This passage provides substantial evidence relevant to Jesus' divine identity when read in its literary and historical context.
Scripture
What Was Said or Done
Jesus promises to do whatever his disciples ask in his name so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Historical and Cultural Context
Israel's Scriptures repeatedly portray YHWH as the hearer and answerer of prayer.
Old Testament Background
Psalm 65:2; Psalm 86:6-7 are important backgrounds.
Exposition
Whether or not the textual variant 'ask me' is included in verse 14, Jesus personally promises, 'I will do it.'
Why This Points to His Divinity
Jesus assumes a role in answering prayer that contributes strongly to John's presentation of divine authority.