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Connecting Statement:
Jesus asks Philip a question and then he continues to speak to all of his disciples.
Do you not believe ... in me?
This remark appears in the form of a question to emphasize Jesus's words to Philip. Alternate translation: "You really should believe ... in me." (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion)
Father
This is an important title for God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)
The words that I say to you I do not speak from my own authority
"What I am telling you is not from me" or "The words I tell you are not from me"
The words that I say to you
Here "you" is plural. Jesus is now speaking to all of his disciples.