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John 12:38 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 12:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?”
John 12:38 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 12:38
John quotes Isaiah 53:1, applying the suffering servant prophecy to Jesus' rejection. 'Who hath believed our report?' anticipates widespread rejection. 'The arm of the Lord' symbolizes divine power revealed in Messiah. Isaiah predicted that few would recognize God's power in the suffering servant. This Old Testament prophecy explained the first century's mass unbelief, demonstrating Scripture's prophetic accuracy. The question 'who?' implies 'very few,' validated by Jesus' experience. Belief is divine gift, not human achievement, since the arm of the Lord must be revealed.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:38
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“Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?”
“Lord, who has believed our report?{Isaiah 53:1}”
“and says”
“both Jews and Greeks”
“it is veiled in those who perish;”
“Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.,And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.,,,,,,,,”
“for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains”
“and their rulers”
“and was reading the prophet Isaiah.”
“that I might preach him among the Gentiles”