1 John 5:9
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 5
“If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.”1 John 5:9
What Does 1 John 5:9 Mean?
1 John 5:9 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 John 5:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 19:7“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”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:”1 John 4:14“And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.”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 1:34“And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.”John 8:17“It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.”Acts 17:31“Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.”John 5:36“But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.”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.”1 John 5:10“He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.”Psalms 81:8“Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me;”Psalms 93:5“Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.”Hebrews 2:4“God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?”John 3:32“And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.”John 5:34“But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.”John 5:39“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”John 10:38“But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.”John 12:17“The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.”Acts 11:14“Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.”Psalms 78:5“For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:”
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