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John 16:1 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for John 16:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 16 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. offended: scandalized or, made to stumble”
John 16:1 (KJV)
Commentary on John 16:1
That ye should not be offended (ἵνα μὴ σκανδαλισθῆτε, hina mē skandalisthēte)—Jesus warns disciples to prevent them from stumbling or falling away. The verb skandalizō means to cause to sin or apostatize, derived from skandalon (a trap-stick, snare). Christ's forewarning serves as spiritual inoculation against persecution.The phrase these things have I spoken (ταῦτα λελάληκα, tauta lelalēka) uses the perfect tense, emphasizing the lasting significance of His teaching. Jesus knew that unprepared disciples facing violent persecution would be vulnerable to apostasy. By revealing future trials bef...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 16:1
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“a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.{Isaiah 8:14} For they stumble at the word”
“but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word”
“All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'{Zechariah 13:7},Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.,,,,,,,,”
“you know that it has hated me before it hated you.”
“and will deliver up one another”
“so that when the time comes”
“drink wine”
“A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house.”
“That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.”