John 4:23
John · New Testament · Chapter 4
“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.”John 4:23
What Does John 4:23 Mean?
John 4:23 is found in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 23 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 Trinity.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 4:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 3:3“For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.”Matthew 15:7“Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,”John 5:25“Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.”Galatians 4:6“And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.”Romans 8:26“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”Jude 1:20“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,”Isaiah 29:13“Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:”John 12:23“And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.”Ephesians 6:18“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;”John 4:21“Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.”Ephesians 5:19“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”Isaiah 43:21“This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.”Isaiah 58:2“Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.”John 1:17“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”1 Corinthians 14:15“What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.”Psalms 51:6“Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.”Joshua 24:14“Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.”Proverbs 15:8“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”Isaiah 26:8“Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.”Isaiah 66:1“Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?”
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