1 John 5:7
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 5
“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.”1 John 5:7
What Does 1 John 5:7 Mean?
1 John 5:7 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, verse 7 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 Trinity, and Holy Spirit.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 John 5:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 1:1“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”Matthew 28:19“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”2 Corinthians 13:14“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.”John 14:26“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”Acts 5:32“And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.”Genesis 1:26“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”Matthew 3:16“And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:”Acts 2:33“Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.”1 John 5:6“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.”John 8:54“Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:”Colossians 2:9“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”Isaiah 61:1“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”Matthew 17:5“While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”John 1:32“And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.”John 10:30“I and my Father are one.”1 Corinthians 12:4“Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.”Psalms 33:6“By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.”Isaiah 48:16“Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me.”John 10:37“If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.”Hebrews 2:3“How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;”
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