1 John 5:6
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 5
“This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.”1 John 5:6
What Does 1 John 5:6 Mean?
1 John 5:6 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Holy Spirit, Trinity, and Incarnation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 John 5:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 14:6“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”John 3:5“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”1 Timothy 3:16“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”1 John 1:7“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”John 15:26“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:”Hebrews 9:14“How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?”1 John 5:8“And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.”John 16:13“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.”John 19:34“But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.”Ephesians 5:26“That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,”Zechariah 13:1“In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.”1 John 5:7“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.”Psalms 117:2“For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.”Mark 14:24“And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.”John 14:17“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.”Hebrews 12:24“And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.”Luke 22:20“Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.”John 3:11“Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.”Leviticus 17:11“For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.”Ezekiel 36:25“Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.”
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