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John 11:42 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 11:42 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 11 verse 42 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.”
John 11:42 (KJV)
Commentary on John 11:42
Jesus declares His confidence: the Father 'always' hears Him. This reveals perfect communion between Father and Son, grounded in their ontological unity. Yet Jesus prays aloud 'because of the people,' making this prayer pedagogical rather than necessary for divine transaction. The purpose clause 'that they may believe' shows Jesus' public prayer serves evangelistic and discipleship purposes. This demonstrates that Christ's ministry, even His prayer life, aimed at producing faith. Prayer becomes testimony to God's responsiveness and Christ's divine sonship.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 11:42
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“but that the world should be saved through him.”
“Father”
“And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.”
“in that it was weak through the flesh”
“and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?”
“seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.”
“that God has sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.”
“whatever you ask of God”
“that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ”