John 20:31

John · New Testament · Chapter 20

“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”John 20:31

What Does John 20:31 Mean?

John 20:31 is found in the book of John, chapter 20, verse 31 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 Eternal Life, Incarnation, and Faith.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to John 20:31 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Mark 16:16“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”1 John 5:13“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”John 1:12“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”Acts 10:43“To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.”John 3:15“That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”John 5:24“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”1 John 5:1“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.”Matthew 16:16“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”1 John 4:15“Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.”John 3:36“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”1 John 5:20“And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.”1 John 5:10“He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.”Deuteronomy 29:29“The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.”John 6:40“And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.”John 3:18“He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”Luke 1:4“That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.”John 20:28“And Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God.”Acts 13:38“Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:”2 John 1:9“Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.”Luke 2:11“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”

People & Places

GodJesus

Study John 20:31 in the ScriptureVerse app

Every verse in the app has a study sheet with its cross-references (OpenBible.info's 344,799) and commentary, and an AI Bible Teacher that shows the verses behind its answers. Coming to iPhone on February 10, 2027.

Join the waitlist