1 Timothy 3:16
1 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 3
“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 Timothy 3:16
What Does 1 Timothy 3:16 Mean?
1 Timothy 3:16 is found in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 16 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 Revelation, Incarnation, Holy Spirit, and Trinity.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Timothy 3:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 1:14“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”John 1:1“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”Isaiah 9:6“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”Hebrews 1:3“Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;”Colossians 2:9“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”Mark 16:19“So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.”Romans 16:25“Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,”Isaiah 7:14“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”Matthew 1:23“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”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 1:2“(For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)”1 John 5:20“And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.”Philippians 2:6“Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:”John 10:30“I and my Father are one.”John 20:28“And Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God.”Luke 24:4“And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:”Colossians 1:23“If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;”1 John 4:2“Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:”Isaiah 12:2“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”Isaiah 44:6“Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.”
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