John 16:3
John · New Testament · Chapter 16
“And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.”John 16:3
What Does John 16:3 Mean?
John 16:3 is found in the book of John, chapter 16, verse 3 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 16:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 8:19“Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.”1 John 3:1“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”Ephesians 1:17“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:”John 15:21“But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.”Jeremiah 4:22“For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.”Proverbs 19:2“Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.”John 14:1“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”John 14:7“If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.”John 17:25“O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.”Psalms 54:3“For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.”John 1:26“John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;”Philippians 3:8“Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,”John 8:55“Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.”2 Thessalonians 1:8“In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:”2 Thessalonians 2:10“And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.”John 17:3“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”Acts 3:17“And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.”1 John 2:13“I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.”1 Samuel 2:12“Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD.”Jeremiah 2:8“The priests said not, Where is the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit.”
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