John 18:20
John · New Testament · Chapter 18
“Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.”John 18:20
What Does John 18:20 Mean?
John 18:20 is found in the book of John, chapter 18, verse 20 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 18:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 48:16“Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me.”John 7:26“But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?”Matthew 4:23“And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.”Mark 14:49“I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.”John 7:4“For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.”Isaiah 45:19“I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.”Luke 21:37“And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.”Matthew 9:35“And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.”Matthew 26:55“In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.”Luke 4:15“And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.”Acts 5:20“Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.”Hebrews 2:12“Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.”Mark 11:27“And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,”Proverbs 1:21“She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,”Jeremiah 26:2“Thus saith the LORD; Stand in the court of the LORD’s house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD’s house, all the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word:”Matthew 21:23“And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?”Matthew 26:65“Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.”Mark 8:32“And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.”Luke 19:45“And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;”Luke 20:1“And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,”
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