John 15 cross-references
John 15 has 27 verses, which point to 506 other passages and are cited by 759. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Words characteristic of John 15 in the original text, with the number of verses using each. Select one for a full word study.
- μένω menō “to stay” 7
- πατήρ patēr “father” 9
- μισέω miseō “to hate” 5
- καρπός karpos “fruit” 5
- φέρω pherō “to bear/lead” 5
- φίλος philos “friendly/friend” 3
- ἐάν ean “if” 5
- καθώς kathōs “as/just as” 4
- εἰ ei “if” 5
- ἀγάπη agapē “love” 3
- ἀγαπάω agapaō “to love” 3
- ἐντέλλω entellō “to order” 2
John 15:1
I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
Points to (24)
- Jeremiah 2:21 — Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art thou turned into the degenerate plant… 79 votes
- Isaiah 27:2–3 — In that day sing ye unto her, A vineyard of red wine. 71 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:9 — For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. 46 votes
- Isaiah 60:21 — Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the… 43 votes
- Psalms 80:8–19 — Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it. 36 votes
- Isaiah 4:2 — In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be… 33 votes
Pointed to from (28)
- John 14:6 — Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 82 votes
- Matthew 13:23 — But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also… 13 votes
- Jeremiah 2:21 — Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art thou turned into the degenerate plant… 11 votes
- Isaiah 27:3 — I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day. 10 votes
John 15:2
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
Points to (32)
- Matthew 3:10 — And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good… 81 votes
- Hebrews 12:10–11 — For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be… 72 votes
- Matthew 15:13 — But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. 52 votes
- Revelation 3:19 — As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. 39 votes
- John 15:8 — Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. 37 votes
- Luke 13:7–9 — Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig… 33 votes
Pointed to from (46)
- Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 114 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 — Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are… 62 votes
- Matthew 15:13 — But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. 40 votes
- Colossians 1:27 — To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is… 20 votes
John 15:3
Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
Points to (4)
- John 17:17 — Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 52 votes
- Ephesians 5:26 — That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 49 votes
- 1 Peter 1:22 — Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the… 36 votes
- John 13:10 — Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are… 26 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- John 17:17 — Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 52 votes
- Ephesians 5:26 — That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 48 votes
- Psalms 119:9 — Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. 19 votes
- Philippians 4:1 — Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly… 11 votes
John 15:4
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
Points to (28)
- 1 John 2:6 — He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 104 votes
- Galatians 2:20 — I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now… 81 votes
- John 8:31 — Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples… 78 votes
- 2 John 1:9 — Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the… 66 votes
- John 6:56 — He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. 64 votes
- John 15:5–7 — I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:… 47 votes
Pointed to from (28)
- Philippians 4:13 — I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 391 votes
- Romans 8:1 — There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but… 58 votes
- John 8:31 — Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples… 51 votes
- 1 John 2:6 — He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 31 votes
John 15:5
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
Points to (27)
- Philippians 4:13 — I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 181 votes
- Colossians 1:10 — That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in… 151 votes
- John 15:16 — Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and… 125 votes
- Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 104 votes
- Proverbs 11:30 — The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 92 votes
- 2 Corinthians 13:8 — For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. 59 votes
Pointed to from (20)
- Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 149 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 — Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are… 95 votes
- John 15:4 — Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more… 47 votes
- John 14:20 — At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. 30 votes
John 15:6
If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
Points to (19)
- Matthew 7:19 — Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 35 votes
- Hebrews 6:7–8 — For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by… 21 votes
- Matthew 13:41 — The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend,… 17 votes
- John 15:2 — Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it,… 16 votes
- Matthew 3:10 — And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good… 14 votes
- 2 Peter 2:20 — For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour… 9 votes
Pointed to from (32)
- Psalms 1:3 — And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his… 61 votes
- Hebrews 6:4 — For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made… 25 votes
- Matthew 3:10 — And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good… 24 votes
- Matthew 15:13 — But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. 23 votes
John 15:7
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Points to (22)
- Psalms 37:4 — Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 162 votes
- 1 John 5:14 — And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth… 127 votes
- John 14:13 — And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 117 votes
- 1 John 3:22 — And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are… 107 votes
- John 15:16 — Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and… 95 votes
- Matthew 7:7 — Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 89 votes
Pointed to from (30)
- Philippians 4:13 — I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 480 votes
- Psalms 37:4 — Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 367 votes
- Luke 11:9 — And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened… 211 votes
- Matthew 7:7 — Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 189 votes
John 15:8
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
Points to (18)
- Matthew 5:16 — Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in… 41 votes
- John 8:31 — Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples… 39 votes
- Philippians 1:11 — Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. 31 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:10–15 — Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and… 22 votes
- John 15:5 — I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:… 20 votes
- Psalms 92:12–15 — The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 18 votes
Pointed to from (20)
- Matthew 5:16 — Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in… 112 votes
- John 15:2 — Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it,… 37 votes
- Philippians 1:11 — Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. 20 votes
- Psalms 50:15 — And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. 18 votes
John 15:9
As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
Points to (8)
- John 17:23–24 — I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast… 24 votes
- John 17:26 — And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may… 20 votes
- 1 John 2:28 — And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be… 14 votes
- Revelation 1:5 — And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the… 12 votes
- John 15:13 — Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 12 votes
- John 15:11 — These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 8 votes
Pointed to from (25)
- John 14:21 — He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved… 58 votes
- Jude 1:21 — Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 16 votes
- 1 John 2:24 — Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the… 16 votes
- Song of Solomon 2:4 — He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love. 11 votes
John 15:10
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.
Points to (19)
- John 14:15 — If ye love me, keep my commandments. 44 votes
- 1 John 5:3 — For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 36 votes
- 1 John 3:21–24 — Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. 29 votes
- 1 John 2:5 — But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 28 votes
- 2 Peter 2:21 — For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it,… 13 votes
- 1 John 2:1–2 — My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate… 12 votes
Pointed to from (35)
- John 14:15 — If ye love me, keep my commandments. 211 votes
- 1 John 5:3 — For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 26 votes
- Matthew 7:24 — Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which… 24 votes
- 1 John 2:3 — And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 22 votes
John 15:11
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
Points to (21)
- Romans 15:13 — Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the… 30 votes
- John 17:13 — And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in… 28 votes
- John 16:24 — Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. 24 votes
- 1 John 1:4 — And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. 19 votes
- 1 Peter 1:8 — Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy… 19 votes
- John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation:… 12 votes
Pointed to from (14)
- Zephaniah 3:17 — The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will… 44 votes
- 1 John 1:4 — And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. 21 votes
- John 16:24 — Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. 18 votes
- John 17:13 — And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in… 11 votes
John 15:12
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
Points to (13)
- 1 John 4:21 — And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 39 votes
- 1 Peter 4:8 — And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 37 votes
- John 13:34 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 33 votes
- Ephesians 5:2 — And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to… 28 votes
- Romans 12:10 — Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 25 votes
- 1 John 3:23 — And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one… 23 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- Galatians 6:2 — Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 42 votes
- 1 John 3:16 — Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives… 29 votes
- 1 John 4:11 — Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. 28 votes
- John 13:34 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 28 votes
John 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Points to (5)
- John 10:11 — I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 102 votes
- Ephesians 5:2 — And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to… 80 votes
- Romans 5:6–8 — For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 64 votes
- John 10:15 — As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. 60 votes
- 1 John 4:7–11 — Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth… 47 votes
Pointed to from (16)
- Romans 5:8 — But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 180 votes
- John 10:11 — I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 54 votes
- Proverbs 18:24 — A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. 52 votes
- Proverbs 17:17 — A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 32 votes
John 15:14
Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
Points to (11)
- Matthew 12:50 — For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and… 24 votes
- 1 John 5:3 — For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 22 votes
- James 2:23 — And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for… 20 votes
- John 14:21 — He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved… 16 votes
- John 14:15 — If ye love me, keep my commandments. 15 votes
- John 13:17 — If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. 11 votes
Pointed to from (60)
- Deuteronomy 28:1 — And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe… 54 votes
- Luke 5:5 — And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless… 30 votes
- Matthew 7:24 — Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which… 26 votes
- John 2:5 — His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 24 votes
John 15:15
Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
Points to (28)
- Psalms 25:14 — The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. 63 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:9–12 — But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the… 39 votes
- Matthew 13:11 — He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven,… 37 votes
- James 2:23 — And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for… 29 votes
- Colossians 1:26 — Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: 25 votes
- Revelation 1:1 — The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly… 21 votes
Pointed to from (32)
- Amos 3:7 — Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. 70 votes
- Psalms 25:14 — The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. 38 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:16 — For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. 24 votes
- Deuteronomy 29:29 — The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our… 17 votes
John 15:16
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Points to (55)
- Jeremiah 1:5–7 — Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified… 79 votes
- John 15:19 — If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen… 77 votes
- Ephesians 2:10 — For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we… 74 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:15–17 — And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation… 44 votes
- 1 John 4:19 — We love him, because he first loved us. 41 votes
- Galatians 1:15 — But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace, 41 votes
Pointed to from (57)
- Luke 11:9 — And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened… 218 votes
- Psalms 37:4 — Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 203 votes
- John 15:5 — I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:… 125 votes
- Matthew 7:7 — Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 98 votes
John 15:17
These things I command you, that ye love one another.
Points to (3)
- John 15:12 — This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 19 votes
- 1 John 3:14–17 — We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his… 16 votes
- 1 Peter 2:17 — Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. 10 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- John 13:34 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 71 votes
- Romans 12:10 — Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 14 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:14 — Let all your things be done with charity. 10 votes
- 1 John 5:2 — By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 6 votes
John 15:18
If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
Points to (17)
- 1 John 3:13 — Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 35 votes
- John 7:7 — The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil. 21 votes
- Luke 6:22 — Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall… 17 votes
- John 3:20 — For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be… 15 votes
- Mark 13:13 — And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be… 15 votes
- Matthew 10:22 — And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. 12 votes
Pointed to from (36)
- John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation:… 58 votes
- Matthew 7:14 — Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 26 votes
- 1 John 3:1 — Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God:… 25 votes
- Mark 13:13 — And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be… 21 votes
John 15:19
If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Points to (13)
- 1 John 4:4–5 — Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is… 19 votes
- John 17:14–16 — I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am… 13 votes
- Ephesians 1:4–11 — According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without… 11 votes
- Titus 3:3–7 — For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures,… 10 votes
- 1 John 5:19–20 — And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. 8 votes
- Ephesians 2:2–5 — Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of… 8 votes
Pointed to from (26)
- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 191 votes
- John 15:16 — Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and… 77 votes
- 1 John 2:15 — Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the… 61 votes
- James 4:4 — Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever… 45 votes
John 15:20
Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
Points to (19)
- 2 Timothy 3:12 — Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 21 votes
- John 13:16 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater… 11 votes
- Matthew 10:24 — The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. 9 votes
- Ezekiel 3:7 — But the house of Israel will not hearken unto thee; for they will not hearken unto me: for all the house of… 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:12 — And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: 7 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:9 — Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 6 votes
Pointed to from (31)
- Matthew 5:10 — Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 20 votes
- Matthew 10:24 — The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. 18 votes
- Acts 12:1 — Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. 15 votes
- John 8:51 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. 14 votes
John 15:21
But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.
Points to (24)
- Matthew 10:22 — And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. 7 votes
- John 16:3 — And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 5 votes
- John 8:19 — Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had… 4 votes
- Matthew 24:9 — Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for… 4 votes
- Matthew 10:18 — And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. 4 votes
- Revelation 2:3 — And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. 3 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- Matthew 5:11 — Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you… 35 votes
- Zechariah 2:8 — For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he… 13 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:10 — Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for… 12 votes
- Acts 5:41 — And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame… 12 votes
John 15:22
If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.
Points to (14)
- John 9:41 — Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin… 18 votes
- James 4:17 — Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. 15 votes
- Acts 17:30 — And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 14 votes
- Romans 1:20 — For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the… 12 votes
- John 12:48 — He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the… 8 votes
- Ezekiel 33:31–33 — And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words,… 6 votes
Pointed to from (32)
- James 4:17 — Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. 47 votes
- Luke 12:48 — But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto… 17 votes
- Romans 1:20 — For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the… 16 votes
- John 9:41 — Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin… 16 votes
John 15:23
He that hateth me hateth my Father also.
Points to (3)
- 2 John 1:9 — Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the… 3 votes
- 1 John 2:23 — Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: [but] he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father… 3 votes
- John 8:40–42 — But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not… 3 votes
Pointed to from (28)
- John 8:42 — Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God;… 36 votes
- James 4:4 — Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever… 19 votes
- John 5:23 — That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth… 14 votes
- Proverbs 8:36 — But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. 11 votes
John 15:24
If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.
Points to (31)
- John 14:9 — Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath… 6 votes
- John 5:36 — But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the… 6 votes
- John 10:37 — If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. 5 votes
- John 10:32 — Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone… 5 votes
- John 9:32 — Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. 5 votes
- John 7:31 — And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these… 5 votes
Pointed to from (29)
- Mark 7:6 — He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people… 59 votes
- Colossians 1:15 — Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 12 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 — In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the… 8 votes
- John 5:36 — But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the… 7 votes
John 15:25
But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
Points to (14)
- Psalms 109:3 — They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause. 41 votes
- Psalms 69:4 — They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being… 30 votes
- Psalms 35:19 — Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate… 25 votes
- Luke 24:44 — And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things… 8 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:7 — Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the… 3 votes
- Revelation 22:17 — And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come.… 2 votes
Pointed to from (26)
- Psalms 25:3 — Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. 20 votes
- Psalms 69:4 — They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being… 11 votes
- Psalms 35:7 — For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul. 9 votes
- Psalms 35:19 — Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate… 8 votes
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:
Points to (13)
- John 14:26 — But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all… 32 votes
- John 14:16–17 — And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 23 votes
- John 16:13–15 — Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of… 19 votes
- Acts 5:32 — And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that… 16 votes
- Acts 2:32–33 — This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 13 votes
- Acts 15:8 — And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; 8 votes
Pointed to from (31)
- John 14:26 — But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all… 86 votes
- John 14:16 — And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 53 votes
- John 16:13 — Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of… 43 votes
- John 14:17 — Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but… 23 votes
John 15:27
And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.
Points to (21)
- 1 John 4:14 — And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. 7 votes
- Acts 10:39–42 — And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they… 6 votes
- John 21:24 — This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony… 6 votes
- Luke 24:48 — And ye are witnesses of these things. 5 votes
- 1 John 1:1–2 — That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have… 4 votes
- Acts 23:11 — And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified… 4 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- Acts 1:8 — But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me… 52 votes
- Luke 1:2 — Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; 16 votes
- 1 John 1:2 — (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life,… 8 votes
- Isaiah 43:10 — Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and… 7 votes