He modestly spoke that way so that his hearers would know that what he said was coming from Jehovah and was not the product of his own intellect or wisdom. ​ — John 8: 28.
Ta tegi nii, sest ta oli tagasihoidlik ja tahtis aidata oma kuulajatel mõista, et tema õpetused ei põhine tema enda tarkusel, vaid pärinevad Jehoovalt.