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John 13:20 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for John 13:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 13 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.”
John 13:20 (KJV)
Commentary on John 13:20
Verily, verily introduces weighty truth. He that receiveth whomsoever I send (λαμβάνων, lambanōn; πέμπω, pempō)—receiving Christ's sent messengers equals receiving Christ. "Send" (pempō) is apostolic terminology; Jesus sends His apostles with His authority. Receiveth me—accepting Christ's representatives means accepting Christ Himself. This grants apostolic authority but also apostolic accountability.And he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me—the chain extends to the Father. Receiving apostles → receiving Christ → receiving the Father. This establishes representational theology: the s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 13:20
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“and whoever rejects you rejects me. Whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.,He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.,,,,,,,,”
“Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.”
“Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name”
“and he who receives me receives him who sent me.”
“you didn't despise nor reject; but you received me as an angel of God”
“Whoever believes in me, believes not in me, but in him who sent me.,Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.,,,,,,,,”
“the Lord”
“but God”