As he spake these words, many believed on him — at the end of this discourse, 'many believed on him' (episteusa autōi). Despite the misunderstandings and refusals by the authorities, the words about Jesus's unity with the Father, his coming lifting up, and his obedience produce faith in some. Belief arises not from logical proof but from the power of Jesus's self-disclosure. The shift from misunderstanding to belief marks the division that Jesus creates: some hear and believe; others hear and resist.

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