John 1:38
John · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?”John 1:38
What Does John 1:38 Mean?
John 1:38 is found in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 38 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 Discipleship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 1:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 18:7“Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.”John 3:2“The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.”John 1:49“Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.”Psalms 27:4“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.”Proverbs 8:34“Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.”John 18:4“Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?”John 3:26“And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.”John 6:25“And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?”John 12:21“The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.”Matthew 23:7“And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.”Luke 19:5“And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.”John 20:15“Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.”Acts 10:29“Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?”Ruth 1:16“And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:”Proverbs 3:18“She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.”Proverbs 13:20“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”Song of Solomon 1:7“Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions?”Luke 7:24“And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?”Luke 8:38“Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,”Luke 10:39“And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.”
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