The world has heard the gospel's call to unity...as being equal. These are not the same. Jesus doesn't think equality with God is something to be leveraged for his own benefit… This text embodies that discussion. The leaders question his naming himself as equal with God, but all of Jesus' words are not about equality, but unity.
So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy. [1 Peter 1:13-16]