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John 12:50 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for John 12:50 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 50 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.”
John 12:50 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 12:50
Jesus concludes by equating the Father's commandment with eternal life. Obedience to God's word produces life, not death. The Father's 'commandment is life everlasting' establishes inseparable connection between divine word and eternal life. Jesus therefore speaks exactly as the Father instructed, guaranteeing His words bring life to believers. This validates sola scriptura—Scripture alone brings salvation because it alone is God's word. The chapter ends affirming that Jesus' teaching, far from being rejected, is the very word of life.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:50
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“that they should know you”
“Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.,Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.,,,,,,,,”
“and has given us an understanding”
“and are life.”
“the eternal life.”
“for this cause I obtained mercy”
“that God gave to us eternal life”
“that we should believe in the name of his Son”
“that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ”