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John 12:45 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for John 12:45 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 45 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.”
John 12:45 (KJV)
Commentary on John 12:45
Jesus states that seeing Him is seeing the Father, advancing His identity claim. This isn't mere representation but substantial unity—to see Jesus' character, works, and words is to see the Father revealed. The Greek verb 'theorei' suggests contemplative seeing, not merely physical sight. Philip later requests, 'show us the Father' (14:8-9), receiving this same answer. This demonstrates the incarnation's purpose: making the invisible God visible (1:18). Jesus fully reveals the Father's nature. Knowing Jesus is knowing God; rejecting Jesus is rejecting God.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:45
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“Have I been with you such a long time, and do you not know me, Philip? He who has seen me has seen the Father. How do you say, 'Show us the Father?',Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?,,,,,,,,”
“Light will shine out of darkness,{Genesis 1:3} who has shone in our hearts”
“the firstborn of all creation.”
“and spoke of him.{Isaiah 6:1}”
“the very image of his substance”
“they wouldn't have had sin. But now have they seen and also hated both me and my Father.”
“and has given us an understanding”