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John 13:17 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for John 13:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 13 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.”
John 13:17 (KJV)
Commentary on John 13:17
If ye know these things (εἰ ταῦτα οἴδατε, ei tauta oidate)—Jesus assumes they possess the knowledge from His teaching and example. The condition is reality: "since you know." But knowledge alone doesn't constitute blessedness. Happy are ye if ye do them (μακάριοι, makarioi; ποιῆτε, poiēte)—makarios is the beatitude word (Matthew 5:3-11), denoting deep spiritual blessedness, not superficial happiness.The sharp contrast is knowledge versus obedience. Blessedness comes not from knowing Christ's teaching but from doing it (James 1:22-25). The Greek present tense "if ye do" (ongoing action) require...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 13:17
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“On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”
“and doesn't do it”
“and continues”
“and cause you to walk in my statutes”
“who knew his lord's will”
“so he did.”
“that they may have the right to the tree of life”
“Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.”
“who walk according to Yahweh's law.”