²⁷ They did not understand that Jesus was speaking to them about the Father. ²⁸ Jesus said to them, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, you will know that I am the Christ. I do nothing of Myself. I say these things as My Father has taught Me. ²⁹ He that sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone. I always do what He wants Me to do.”