John 3 cross-references
John 3 has 36 verses, which point to 657 other passages and are cited by 778. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
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- John 19:39 — And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and… 8 votes
- John 7:47–50 — Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived? 6 votes
- John 3:10 — Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? 6 votes
- Luke 23:13 — And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 4 votes
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- John 7:50 — Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,) 4 votes
- John 1:24 — And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. 4 votes
- John 19:39 — And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and… 3 votes
- Ephesians 2:3 — Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires… 2 votes
John 3:2
The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
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- John 5:36 — But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the… 14 votes
- Acts 10:38 — How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing… 12 votes
- Acts 2:22 — Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and… 11 votes
- Acts 4:16–17 — Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest… 7 votes
- John 9:30–33 — The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is,… 7 votes
- John 9:16 — Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others… 7 votes
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- Acts 10:38 — How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing… 19 votes
- John 2:11 — This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples… 15 votes
- Proverbs 29:25 — The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 11 votes
- Acts 2:22 — Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and… 8 votes
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
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- 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… 91 votes
- John 3:5–6 — Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot… 80 votes
- 1 Peter 1:23–25 — Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth… 71 votes
- 1 John 3:9 — Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is… 61 votes
- 1 John 5:1 — Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth… 53 votes
- Titus 3:5 — Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of… 51 votes
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- 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… 244 votes
- Ezekiel 36:26 — A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony… 77 votes
- 1 John 2:29 — If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. 34 votes
- Romans 14:17 — For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. 24 votes
John 3:4
Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
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- 1 Corinthians 2:14 — But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither… 12 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:18 — For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the… 9 votes
- John 4:11–12 — The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast… 5 votes
- John 3:3 — Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see… 5 votes
- John 6:53 — Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and… 4 votes
- John 6:60 — Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? 2 votes
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- John 4:11 — The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast… 4 votes
- John 3:9 — Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? 4 votes
- John 14:22 — Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the… 3 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:35 — But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? 2 votes
John 3:5
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
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- Ezekiel 36:25–27 — Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your… 115 votes
- Ephesians 5:26 — That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 63 votes
- Acts 2:38 — Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the… 57 votes
- 1 Peter 3:21 — The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh,… 40 votes
- 1 Corinthians 6:11 — And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the… 37 votes
- 1 John 5:6–8 — This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it… 35 votes
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- John 3:3 — Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see… 80 votes
- Mark 16:16 — He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 72 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… 71 votes
- Ezekiel 36:25 — Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your… 65 votes
John 3:6
That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
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- Galatians 5:16–21 — This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 28 votes
- Ezekiel 36:26–27 — A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony… 22 votes
- Romans 8:4–9 — That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the… 19 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… 14 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:47–50 — The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. 13 votes
- 1 Corinthians 6:17 — But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. 12 votes
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- Romans 8:5 — For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the… 41 votes
- Galatians 5:17 — For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to… 26 votes
- Hebrews 12:9 — Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not… 20 votes
- Romans 7:18 — For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how… 19 votes
John 3:7
Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
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- Ephesians 4:22–24 — That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful… 12 votes
- John 3:3 — Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see… 12 votes
- Romans 12:1–2 — I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,… 5 votes
- Revelation 21:27 — And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or… 4 votes
- 1 Peter 1:22 — Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the… 4 votes
- John 3:12 — If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? 4 votes
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- Mark 4:27 — And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. 2 votes
- 1 John 3:13 — Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 1 votes
- John 5:28 — Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 0 votes
John 3:8
The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
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- Ecclesiastes 11:4–5 — He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. 41 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:11 — For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God… 29 votes
- Acts 2:2 — And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where… 23 votes
- 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… 20 votes
- 1 John 2:29 — If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. 17 votes
- Mark 4:26–29 — And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; 14 votes
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- Ecclesiastes 11:5 — As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with… 22 votes
- 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… 13 votes
- Acts 2:2 — And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where… 12 votes
- Ecclesiastes 1:6 — The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the… 8 votes
John 3:9
Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?
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- John 6:60 — Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? 6 votes
- John 6:52 — The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat? 6 votes
- Isaiah 42:16 — And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I… 6 votes
- Luke 1:34 — Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 5 votes
- John 3:4 — Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his… 4 votes
- Mark 8:24–25 — After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man… 3 votes
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- John 7:36 — What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither… 5 votes
- John 14:22 — Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the… 3 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:7 — Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. 2 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:35 — But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? 2 votes
John 3:10
Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?
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- Matthew 22:29 — For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. 8 votes
- Jeremiah 8:8–9 — How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of… 7 votes
- Ezekiel 11:19 — And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out… 6 votes
- Matthew 15:14 — Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the… 4 votes
- Ezekiel 36:25–27 — Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your… 3 votes
- Psalms 73:1 — [A Psalm of Asaph.] Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 3 votes
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- John 3:1 — There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 6 votes
- Ecclesiastes 12:11 — The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from… 6 votes
- James 3:1 — My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 4 votes
- Mark 7:18 — Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats? 4 votes
John 3:11
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.
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- John 8:38 — I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father. 10 votes
- 1 John 5:6–12 — This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it… 8 votes
- John 14:24 — He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which… 7 votes
- John 12:49 — For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say,… 7 votes
- John 8:14 — Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I… 7 votes
- John 1:18 — No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath… 7 votes
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- John 12:49 — For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say,… 9 votes
- John 3:32 — And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony. 9 votes
- Psalms 81:8 — Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me; 6 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… 5 votes
John 3:12
If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?
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- 1 Corinthians 3:1–2 — And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 15 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:7–9 — But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto… 12 votes
- Hebrews 5:11 — Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. 9 votes
- John 3:31–36 — He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he… 9 votes
- 1 Peter 2:1–3 — Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 6 votes
- John 3:13–17 — And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in… 4 votes
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- John 3:31 — He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he… 13 votes
- Romans 10:6 — But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into… 8 votes
- John 3:7 — Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:47 — The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. 3 votes
John 3:13
And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
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- Proverbs 30:4 — Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the… 39 votes
- John 6:38 — For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 21 votes
- Acts 2:34 — For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my… 20 votes
- John 1:18 — No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath… 18 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:47 — The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. 16 votes
- John 13:3 — Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to… 16 votes
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- Proverbs 30:4 — Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the… 30 votes
- Daniel 7:13 — I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to… 25 votes
- Ephesians 4:9 — (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 22 votes
- Isaiah 45:22 — Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. 13 votes
John 3:14
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
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- Numbers 21:7–9 — Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and… 80 votes
- John 8:28 — Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I… 38 votes
- John 12:32–34 — And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. 25 votes
- Luke 24:26–27 — Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 16 votes
- Luke 24:44–46 — And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things… 14 votes
- Psalms 22:16 — For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. 13 votes
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- Ephesians 2:8 — For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 38 votes
- John 12:32 — And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. 32 votes
- Numbers 21:9 — And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten… 24 votes
- Numbers 21:8 — And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass,… 24 votes
John 3:15
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
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- John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not… 20 votes
- 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… 18 votes
- John 3:36 — He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but… 15 votes
- 1 John 5:11–13 — And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 14 votes
- John 12:44–46 — Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. 14 votes
- 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… 11 votes
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- John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not… 501 votes
- Mark 16:16 — He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 140 votes
- John 10:28 — And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my… 56 votes
- John 20:31 — But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye… 28 votes
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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- Romans 5:8 — But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 983 votes
- 1 John 4:9–10 — In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world,… 698 votes
- Romans 8:32 — He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give… 510 votes
- John 3:15 — That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 501 votes
- John 11:25–26 — Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet… 459 votes
- 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… 399 votes
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- Romans 5:8 — But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 160 votes
- Romans 8:32 — He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give… 80 votes
- 1 John 4:9 — In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world,… 54 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:9 — But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the… 48 votes
John 3:17
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
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- 1 John 4:14 — And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. 68 votes
- Luke 19:10 — For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 66 votes
- John 12:47–48 — And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to… 53 votes
- John 6:57 — As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. 38 votes
- 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… 34 votes
- 1 Timothy 2:5–6 — For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 29 votes
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- John 10:10 — The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and… 122 votes
- John 17:3 — And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 53 votes
- John 8:11 — She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. 40 votes
- John 8:42 — Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God;… 26 votes
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.
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- 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… 31 votes
- Mark 16:16 — He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 30 votes
- Romans 8:1 — There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but… 28 votes
- John 5:24 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting… 23 votes
- 1 John 5:12 — He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 20 votes
- John 3:36 — He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but… 19 votes
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- Romans 8:1 — There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but… 190 votes
- Mark 16:16 — He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 146 votes
- 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… 66 votes
- John 5:24 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting… 43 votes
John 3:19
And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
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- John 8:12 — Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in… 25 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:12 — That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 16 votes
- John 9:39–41 — And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they… 13 votes
- Romans 2:8 — But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and… 11 votes
- John 12:43 — For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. 10 votes
- Romans 1:32 — Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the… 9 votes
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- John 1:5 — And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 68 votes
- John 8:12 — Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in… 63 votes
- Genesis 1:3 — And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 34 votes
- Isaiah 60:1 — Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 30 votes
John 3:20
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
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- Ephesians 5:11–13 — And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 22 votes
- John 7:7 — The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil. 14 votes
- Job 24:13–17 — They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths… 10 votes
- Proverbs 4:18 — But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 9 votes
- Proverbs 1:29 — For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: 9 votes
- James 1:23–25 — For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a… 6 votes
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- 2 Timothy 3:16 — All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,… 24 votes
- 3 John 1:11 — Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that… 17 votes
- John 15:18 — If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 15 votes
- Ephesians 5:13 — But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 11 votes
John 3:21
But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Points to (29)
- 1 John 1:6 — If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 27 votes
- Psalms 139:23–24 — Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 votes
- 3 John 1:11 — Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that… 13 votes
- Philippians 2:13 — For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. 11 votes
- Ephesians 5:9 — (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 11 votes
- 1 John 4:15–16 — Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 10 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Psalms 31:19 — Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for… 51 votes
- Ephesians 2:10 — For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we… 29 votes
- Acts 17:11 — These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind,… 9 votes
- Luke 5:17 — And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law… 3 votes
John 3:22
After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
Points to (4)
- John 4:1–3 — When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than… 8 votes
- John 3:26 — And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest… 5 votes
- John 7:3 — His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the… 1 votes
- John 2:13 — And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, 0 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- John 4:1 — When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than… 11 votes
- John 4:3 — He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. 3 votes
- Acts 8:38 — And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the… 2 votes
- Mark 1:14 — Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 1 votes
John 3:23
And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
Points to (11)
- Mark 1:4–5 — John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 4 votes
- Luke 3:7 — Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned… 3 votes
- Matthew 3:5–6 — Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, 3 votes
- Ezekiel 43:2 — And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of… 3 votes
- 1 Samuel 9:4 — And he passed through mount Ephraim, and passed through the land of Shalisha, but they found them not: then… 3 votes
- Ezekiel 19:10 — Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: she was fruitful and full of branches by… 2 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- John 1:28 — These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing. 7 votes
- Acts 8:36 — And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what… 4 votes
- Mark 1:4 — John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 4 votes
- Matthew 3:11 — I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes… 3 votes
John 3:24
For John was not yet cast into prison.
Points to (5)
- Matthew 4:12 — Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 7 votes
- Matthew 14:3 — For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother… 6 votes
- Mark 6:17 — For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his… 5 votes
- Luke 9:7–9 — Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of… 3 votes
- Luke 3:19–20 — But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils… 3 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Luke 3:20 — Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. 3 votes
- Matthew 4:12 — Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 3 votes
- Matthew 11:2 — Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, 2 votes
John 3:25
Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.
Points to (9)
- John 2:6 — And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing… 12 votes
- Matthew 3:11 — I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes… 8 votes
- Hebrews 6:2 — Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal… 7 votes
- 1 Peter 3:21 — The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh,… 6 votes
- Hebrews 9:23 — It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the… 6 votes
- Hebrews 9:10 — Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the… 6 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- John 2:6 — And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing… 9 votes
- Luke 11:38 — And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner. 4 votes
- Hebrews 6:2 — Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal… 3 votes
- John 1:35 — Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; 3 votes
John 3:26
And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
Points to (18)
- John 1:7 — The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 votes
- James 3:14–18 — But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 4 votes
- Galatians 6:12–13 — As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they… 4 votes
- John 12:19 — The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone… 4 votes
- John 1:15 — John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is… 4 votes
- Galatians 5:20–21 — Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 3 votes
Pointed to from (23)
- John 4:1 — When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than… 13 votes
- John 1:7 — The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 votes
- John 7:18 — He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is… 7 votes
- John 1:15 — John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is… 6 votes
John 3:27
John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.
Points to (25)
- James 1:17 — Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is… 39 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:7 — For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst… 30 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:10 — But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I… 21 votes
- 1 Peter 4:10–11 — As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the… 18 votes
- Amos 7:15 — And the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel. 15 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:12–14 — Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the… 14 votes
Pointed to from (22)
- James 1:17 — Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is… 156 votes
- Philippians 2:13 — For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. 53 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:7 — For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst… 38 votes
- John 6:65 — And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my… 17 votes
John 3:28
Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
Points to (12)
- John 1:20 — And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. 10 votes
- John 1:23 — He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the… 7 votes
- Luke 1:16–17 — And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. 5 votes
- Matthew 3:11–12 — I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes… 5 votes
- John 1:25 — And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias,… 4 votes
- Malachi 3:1 — Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall… 4 votes
Pointed to from (14)
- John 1:23 — He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the… 15 votes
- John 1:6 — There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 15 votes
- John 1:8 — He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 12 votes
- Luke 1:17 — And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the… 12 votes
John 3:29
He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
Points to (25)
- Ephesians 5:25–27 — Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 13 votes
- Hosea 2:19 — And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment,… 13 votes
- Isaiah 54:5 — For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The… 13 votes
- Matthew 9:15 — And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them?… 12 votes
- Ezekiel 16:8 — Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was the time of love; and I spread my skirt… 11 votes
- Revelation 21:9 — And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and… 10 votes
Pointed to from (37)
- Matthew 25:1 — Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet… 19 votes
- Revelation 19:7 — Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath… 15 votes
- Hosea 2:19 — And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment,… 9 votes
- Matthew 9:15 — And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them?… 8 votes
John 3:30
He must increase, but I must decrease.
Points to (13)
- Colossians 1:18 — And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all… 44 votes
- Psalms 72:17–19 — His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in… 28 votes
- Hebrews 3:2–6 — Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. 22 votes
- Isaiah 9:7 — Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his… 21 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:5 — Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 16 votes
- Revelation 11:15 — And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are… 14 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Matthew 11:11 — Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the… 4 votes
- 1 Chronicles 22:5 — And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be… 3 votes
John 3:31
He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.
Points to (21)
- John 8:23 — And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. 24 votes
- Matthew 28:18 — And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 24 votes
- Romans 9:5 — Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for… 16 votes
- John 6:33 — For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. 15 votes
- 1 John 4:5 — They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 13 votes
- John 3:12–13 — If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? 13 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- John 6:38 — For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 14 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:47 — The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. 12 votes
- John 8:23 — And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. 11 votes
- John 3:13 — And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in… 11 votes
John 3:32
And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.
Points to (11)
- John 3:11 — Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not… 9 votes
- John 15:15 — Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you… 5 votes
- John 8:26 — I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those… 4 votes
- John 1:11 — He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 4 votes
- John 5:20 — For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater… 2 votes
- John 3:33 — He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. 1 votes
Pointed to from (18)
- John 1:11 — He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 24 votes
- Hebrews 12:1 — Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every… 13 votes
- Revelation 1:1 — The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly… 11 votes
- John 12:49 — For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say,… 9 votes
John 3:33
He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.
Points to (10)
- Ephesians 1:13 — In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also… 7 votes
- Hebrews 6:17 — Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel,… 6 votes
- Titus 1:1–2 — Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the… 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:18 — But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:22 — Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. 3 votes
- Romans 4:18–21 — Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which… 3 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24 — Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 19 votes
- Romans 3:4 — God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in… 11 votes
- 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… 8 votes
- John 6:27 — Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the… 8 votes
John 3:34
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.
Points to (27)
- Acts 10:38 — How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing… 17 votes
- Matthew 12:18 — Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon… 13 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… 12 votes
- John 5:26 — For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; 10 votes
- Colossians 2:9 — For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 9 votes
- Isaiah 11:2–5 — And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel… 9 votes
Pointed to from (52)
- Isaiah 59:21 — As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I… 65 votes
- Isaiah 61:1 — The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the… 63 votes
- Acts 10:38 — How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing… 30 votes
- John 17:3 — And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 22 votes
John 3:35
The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.
Points to (24)
- Matthew 28:18 — And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 16 votes
- John 5:20 — For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater… 10 votes
- Luke 10:22 — All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the… 10 votes
- John 5:22 — For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: 9 votes
- John 17:2 — As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given… 7 votes
- Matthew 11:27 — All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth… 7 votes
Pointed to from (41)
- Matthew 28:18 — And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 98 votes
- Matthew 11:27 — All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth… 55 votes
- 2 Peter 1:17 — For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent… 38 votes
- Daniel 7:14 — And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should… 18 votes
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.
Points to (31)
- John 5:24 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting… 57 votes
- 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… 33 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:9 — For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 32 votes
- Ephesians 5:6 — Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children… 27 votes
- John 3:15–16 — That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 25 votes
- 1 John 5:10–13 — He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a… 23 votes
Pointed to from (46)
- John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not… 376 votes
- Mark 16:16 — He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 194 votes
- Acts 4:12 — Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby… 121 votes
- Romans 6:23 — For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 113 votes