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John 14:12

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 12 Most truly I say to you, whoever exercises faith in me will also do the works that I do; and he will do works greater than these,+ because I am going my way to the Father.+

John 14:12

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 12 Most truly I say to YOU, He that exercises faith in me, that one also will do the works that I do; and he will do works greater+ than these, because I am going my way to the Father.+

John 14:12

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 12 ᾿Αμὴν Amen ἀμὴν amen λέγω I am saying ὑμῖν, to YOU, ὁ the (one) πιστεύων believing εἰς into ἐμὲ me τὰ the ἔργα works ἃ which ἐγὼ I ποιῶ am doing κἀκεῖνος also that (one) ποιήσει, will do, καὶ and μείζονα greater τούτων of these (things) ποιήσει, he will do, ὅτι because ἐγὼ I πρὸς toward τὸν the πατέρα Father πορεύομαι· am going;

John 14:12

King James Version
- 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

John 14:12

American Standard Version
- 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto the Father.

John 14:12

The Bible in Living English
- 12 Verily, verily I tell you, he who believes in me will himself do the work I do, and do greater things than these, because I am going to the Father,

John Study Notes—Chapter 14

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 14:12
  
  works greater than these: Jesus is not saying that the miraculous works his disciples would perform would be greater than his own miraculous works. Rather, he humbly acknowledges that the extent of their preaching and teaching work would be greater than his. His followers would cover more territory, reach more people, and preach for a longer period of time than he would. Jesus’ words clearly show that he expected his followers to continue his work.