King James Bible
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

American Standard Version
If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself.

Young's Literal Translation
if any one may will to do His will, he shall know concerning the teaching, whether it is of God, or -- I do speak from myself.

John 7:17 Additional Translations
Vincent's Word Studies

Will do his will (θέλῃ τὸ θέλημα αὐτοῦ ποιεῖν)

This is a notable illustration of the frequent blunder of the A.V. in rendering θέλειν, to will or determine, as a mere auxiliary verb. By overlooking the distinct meaning of the verb to will, and resolving willeth to do into will do, it sacrifices the real force of the passage. Jesus says, if it be one's will to do; if his moral purpose is in sympathy with the divine will.

He shall know

Sympathy with the will of God is a condition of understanding it.

Of God (ἐκ τοῦ Θεοῦ)

Better, from; proceeding out of.

Of myself (ἀπ' ἐμαυτοῦ)

Of myself is misleading, being commonly understood to mean concerning myself. Rev., correctly, from myself; without union with the Father. Compare John 5:30.

John 7:17 Parallel Commentaries
Authority Chooses Desire Desires Doctrine Find God's Originates Pleasure Practise Ready Speak Speaking Teaching Whether WillingAuthority Chooses Desire Desires Doctrine Find God's Originates Pleasure Practise Ready Speak Speaking Teaching Whether WillingThe ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®) copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

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