King James Bible
"But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence."
Jesus declares his actions serve as a public testimony of his love for God, emphasizing that his impending suffering is voluntary. This statement comes at the end of his farewell discourse, revealing that the cross will demonstrate divine love to all humanity. Christ's obedience is perfect and complete—he executes exactly what the Father commands without deviation. This phrase underscores the unity of will between Father and Son while highlighting Jesus' submission as the model of faithful discipleship. With sudden resolve, Jesus commands his disciples to leave the upper room and move toward Gethsemane and his arrest. This abrupt transition from teaching to action shows Jesus actively embracing his destiny rather than being a passive victim of circumstances.