John 1:27
John · New Testament · Chapter 1
“He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.”John 1:27
What Does John 1:27 Mean?
John 1:27 is found in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 27 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 Servanthood.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to John 1:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 8:8“The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.”Luke 3:16“John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:”Matthew 3:11“I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:”Mark 1:7“And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.”John 1:30“This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.”John 1:15“John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.”John 3:31“He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.”Acts 19:4“Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.”Deuteronomy 25:9“Then shall his brother’s wife come unto him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face, and shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto that man that will not build up his brother’s house.”Matthew 11:11“Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”Colossians 1:18“And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.”Luke 1:76“And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;”John 10:41“And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.”John 13:6“Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?”John 3:28“Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.”
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