John 8:56
John · New Testament · Chapter 8
“Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.”John 8:56
What Does John 8:56 Mean?
John 8:56 is found in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 56 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to John 8:56 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 13:8“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”Hebrews 11:13“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.”Genesis 22:18“And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.”Galatians 3:7“Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.”Hebrews 12:2“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”Matthew 13:17“For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.”John 8:39“They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.”Luke 10:24“For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.”1 Peter 1:10“Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:”Genesis 17:17“Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear?”Hebrews 11:39“And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:”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.”Romans 4:1“What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?”Luke 2:28“Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,”John 8:37“I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.”Malachi 2:10“Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?”John 8:40“But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.”Galatians 3:17“And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect.”Matthew 23:39“For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.”
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