John 1:8
John · New Testament · Chapter 1
“He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.”John 1:8
What Does John 1:8 Mean?
John 1:8 is found in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to John 1:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 1:20“And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.”John 1:4“In him was life; and the life was the light of men.”John 3:28“Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.”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.”Malachi 4:2“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”Psalms 36:9“For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.”2 Samuel 21:17“But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David sware unto him, saying, Thou shalt go no more out with us to battle, that thou quench not the light of Israel.”
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