As contrasted with hearing and learning (Joh 6:45). The Father is not seen immediately, but through the Son. Compare Joh 1:18; Joh 14:9; 1Jo 3:2, Mat 11:27.
Of God (παÏὰ τοῦ Θεοῦ)
More correctly, as Rev., from, with an idea of association with: from with God. ΠαÏÎ±Ì is used of procession from a personal object, indicating it generally as the starting-point.