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John 1:15 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 1:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 1 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.”
John 1:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 1:15
John the Baptist's testimony creates a temporal paradox: 'He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.' Jesus was born six months after John (Luke 1:26) and began ministry later, yet John declares Jesus existed 'before' him. The Greek 'protos mou en' (was first/before me) asserts Christ's pre-existence. John's ministry chronologically preceded Jesus' public ministry, yet ontologically, Christ eternally precedes John. This testimony from the forerunner establishes Christ's eternal nature.
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Cross-References for John 1:15
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“immerse} you in water for repentance”
“and in him all things are held together.”
“he saw Jesus coming to him”
“and the Word was with God”
“I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the latchet of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire,,John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:,,,,,,,,”
“and he has testified to the truth.”
“that he might testify about the light”
“to be baptized by him.”
“and said to him”
“Bethlehem Ephrathah”