Matthew Poole and continuators on John 12:45

45 And he that seeth me , seeth him that sent me.

No man hath seen God at any time; but he that by the Eyes of his mind, knows and understands, and believeth in me, seeth him that sent me; or he that seeth me in my works which I do, seeth also him that sent me, by whom I do these mighty works; thus afterward Chap 14.9. he saith to Philip, He that hath seen me, hath seen the Father. He that hath seen me, hath not indeed seen the Divine Nature and Essence, but hath seen that person, who is one with the Father; the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, as the Apostle speaks, Heb. 1.3.