@fmf saidNo Jesus did nothing of the sort. It appears that Jesus does not want people to focus on who or what he is. Peoples focus should be themselves and what they need to do. This is what the first 3 gospels record, and go into great detail about people's personal life and conduct.
Not according to Matthew, Mark or Luke, it would seem.
What an omission!
-Removed-A quandary caused by people focusing on what Jesus did not clearly say. Had all the worlds Christians just stick to the clear words of Jesus there would be one Christian religion based on, love for God and brotherly love.
No way in hell would Jesus ever say to some Depart from me, I never knew you because you did not believe I am God.
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-Removed-Yes ... To one man or small group of men, the disciples. In terms of what is required knowledge it carries very little weight compared to what Jesus preached to the thousands.
The fact that this piece of information was not given to the thousands eg in the Sermon on the Mount means that it is of no consequence whether you know it, or believe it.
-Removed-Yes, I would say he meant seeing me as good as seeing the Father. Jesus is not God, Jesus is clearly described as a mediator between God and men. Its like a negotiator he carries all the authority of whoever sends him, but he is not the sender.
God sent Jesus to act, preach, die etc ete on His behalf, but he is not God