Should I take “greater works than these” literally?

At least take it seriously. Jesus says those who trust him will do what he did, and greater, because he goes to the Father.

From the book 12∞ Twelve to Infinity by D.R. Davenport. The full answer is free to read with an iBelieve account.

Where it sits in the book

Part

2: Jesus Beyond the Religious Construct

Gate

2.8: The "I Am" Sayings

In print

Page 69

• ← 2.8.8 · Why did Jesus quote “ye are gods”?
• 2.8.10 → · Is Christ something Jesus has that I don’t?
• All of Part 2

Topics

• Greater works
• Human potential

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