1 John 5:8
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 5
“And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.”1 John 5:8
What Does 1 John 5:8 Mean?
1 John 5:8 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 15 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 (15)
These passages are connected to 1 John 5:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”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:”1 Peter 3:21“The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:”Acts 2:2“And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.”John 19:34“But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.”Romans 8:16“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:”2 Corinthians 1:22“Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.”Matthew 26:26“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.”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:”Ezekiel 16:9“Then washed I thee with water; yea, I throughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil.”Mark 14:56“For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.”Hebrews 6:4“For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,”Hebrews 13:12“Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.”Acts 15:15“And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,”
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