John 1:47
John · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!”John 1:47
What Does John 1:47 Mean?
John 1:47 is found in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 47 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 John 1:47 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 32:2“Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.”Psalms 119:1“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”Matthew 15:8“This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.”Ephesians 4:15“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:”1 Chronicles 28:9“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”John 8:31“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;”Revelation 14:5“And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.”John 3:21“But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”Psalms 73:1“Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.”Philippians 1:10“That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;”1 Peter 3:10“For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:”John 8:39“They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.”Romans 9:4“Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;”1 Samuel 12:24“Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.”Psalms 119:80“Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.”Isaiah 38:3“And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.”Romans 9:6“Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:”1 Corinthians 5:8“Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.”Zephaniah 3:13“The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.”John 1:42“And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.”
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