John 12:38
John · New Testament · Chapter 12
“That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?”John 12:38
What Does John 12:38 Mean?
John 12:38 is found in the book of John, chapter 12, 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 Prophecy & Fulfillment.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 12:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 53:1“Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?”Romans 10:16“But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?”Isaiah 28:9“Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.”Acts 1:16“Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.”Acts 28:26“Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:”Romans 10:20“But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.”Luke 19:42“Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.”1 Corinthians 1:24“But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.”2 Corinthians 4:3“But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:”Deuteronomy 29:4“Yet the LORD hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day.”Matthew 11:25“At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.”Matthew 16:17“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.”Acts 8:28“Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.”Acts 13:27“For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.”2 Corinthians 3:14“But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.”Galatians 1:16“To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:”2 Chronicles 32:20“And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven.”Psalms 44:3“For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.”Isaiah 40:10“Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.”Isaiah 51:5“My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.”
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