Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 14:18 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for John 14:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 14 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. comfortless: or, orphans”
John 14:18 (KJV)
Commentary on John 14:18
I will not leave you comfortless (οὐκ ἀφήσω ὑμᾶς ὀρφανούς/ouk aphēsō hymas orphanous)—Literally, "I will not leave you orphans." The word ὀρφανούς (orphanous) powerfully conveys the disciples' fear. Orphans in the ancient world faced extreme vulnerability—no legal protection, no inheritance rights, no provision, no advocate. Jesus assures His followers they will not be abandoned, defenseless, or fatherless.This promise directly addresses the disciples' anxiety expressed throughout chapter 14. Peter asked, "Lord, whither goest thou?" (v.5). Thomas said, "We know not whither thou goest" (v.5). P...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 14:18
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“I will come again”
“I will fear no evil”
“there I am in the midst of them.,For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.,,,,,,,,”
“give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled”
“and he will give you another Counselor”
“I am with you always”
“that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.,These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.,,,,,,,,”
“he is able to help those who are tempted.”
“I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.”
“Yahweh will appear. He will come to us like the rain”