Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 12:15 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for John 12:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.”
John 12:15 (KJV)
Commentary on John 12:15
John quotes Zechariah 9:9, identifying Jesus' action as prophetic fulfillment. The address 'daughter of Zion' personifies Jerusalem, called not to fear but rejoice. Her King comes, but riding a donkey's colt, not a warrior's stallion. This prophecy contrasts earthly kingship's pomp with messianic humility. John's citation demonstrates Gospel writers' intentional connection between Jesus' actions and Old Testament prophecy. The fulfilled prophecy authenticates Jesus' messiahship while redefining its nature. True kingship serves, not dominates; humbles, not exalts self.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:15
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“daughter of Zion! Shout”
“Yahweh has proclaimed to the end of the earth”
“Saying”
“Be strong. Don't be afraid. Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God's retribution. He will come and save you.,Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you., אִמְרוּ לְנִמְהֲרֵי־לֵב חִזְקוּ אַל־תִּירָאוּ הִנֵּה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם נָקָם יָבוֹא גְּמוּל אֱלֹהִים הוּא יָבוֹא וְיֹשַׁעֲכֶם׃ ,Say to them that are of a fearful heart: Be strong”
“it will be said to Jerusalem”
“What do you mean by these? Ziba said”
“nor cause the people to return to Egypt”
“you worm Jacob”
“behold”