But to their question, "Who art Thou?" Jesus replied, "Even that which I have also spoken unto you from the beginning." John 8:25, R.V. That which had been revealed in His words was revealed also in His character. He was the embodiment of the truths He taught. "I do nothing of Myself," He continued; "but as My Father hath taught Me, I speak these things. And He that sent Me is with Me: the Father hath not left Me alone; for I do always those things that please Him." He did not attempt to prove His Messianic claim, but showed His unity with God. If their minds had been open to God's love, they would have received Jesus.

Men til deres spørgsmål: Hvem er du? svarede Jesus: Just det, som jeg siger jer! Joh. 8,25. Det, som var blevet åbenbaret ved hans ord, blev også åbenbaret gennem hans karakter. Han var legemliggørelsen af de sandheder, han lærte. Jeg gør ikke noget af mig selv fortsatte han, men som Faderen har lært mig, således taler jeg. Og han, som sendte mig, er med mig; han har ikke ladet mig alene, fordi jeg altid gør, hvad der er ham velbehageligt. Han gjorde ikke noget forsøg på at bevise, at han var Messias, men viste dem, at han var et med Gud. Hvis deres sjæl havde været modtagelig for Guds kærlighed, ville de have taget imod Jesus.