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John 16:28 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for John 16:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 16 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.”
John 16:28 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 16:28
I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world (ἐξῆλθον παρὰ τοῦ πατρὸς καὶ ἐλήλυθα εἰς τὸν κόσμον)—This is one of the clearest statements of Christ's pre-existence and incarnation in Scripture. The aorist tense "came forth" (ἐξῆλθον/exēlthon) points to a definite historical moment—the eternal Son's procession from the Father. The perfect tense "am come" (ἐλήλυθα/elēlytha) indicates He has come and remains present—the incarnation is an accomplished, continuing reality.Again, I leave the world, and go to the Father (πάλιν ἀφίημι τὸν κόσμον καὶ πορεύομαι πρὸς τὸν πατέρα)—Jesus here sum...
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Cross-References for John 16:28
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“Jesus”
“knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands”
“Even if I testify about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from, and where I am going; but you don't know where I came from, or where I am going.,Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.,,,,,,,,”
“and none of you asks me”
“'I go away”
“Father”
“and you will not see me. Again a little while”
“as they were looking”
“but these are in the world”
“and I say these things in the world”