John 20:22
John · New Testament · Chapter 20
“And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:”John 20:22
What Does John 20:22 Mean?
John 20:22 is found in the book of John, chapter 20, verse 22 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 Holy Spirit.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 20:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Job 33:4“The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.”Genesis 2:7“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”John 7:39“(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)”John 14:26“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”Acts 2:38“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”Psalms 33:6“By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.”Ezekiel 37:9“Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.”Acts 1:4“And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.”Acts 8:15“Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:”Acts 19:2“He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.”Ezekiel 37:5“Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:”Acts 4:8“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,”John 14:16“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;”Acts 2:4“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”John 15:26“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:”Galatians 3:2“This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?”John 16:7“Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.”Acts 10:47“Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?”Malachi 2:15“And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.”Luke 5:24“But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.”
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