John 12:26
John · New Testament · Chapter 12
“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.”John 12:26
What Does John 12:26 Mean?
John 12:26 is found in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 26 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 Servanthood, and Discipleship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 12:26 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Revelation 22:3“And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:”Matthew 4:19“And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”Matthew 25:21“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”John 14:3“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”1 Samuel 2:30“Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.”Psalms 91:15“He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.”John 10:27“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:”Colossians 3:24“Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”John 17:24“Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.”Galatians 1:10“For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.”Luke 19:13“And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.”Ephesians 2:6“And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:”3 John 1:11“Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.”1 Thessalonians 4:17“Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”Malachi 3:18“Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.”John 10:4“And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.”Romans 1:1“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”2 Peter 1:1“Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:”1 John 5:3“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”Psalms 101:6“Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.”
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