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John 17:20 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for John 17:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 17 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Prays for All Believers
“Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;”
John 17:20 (KJV)
Commentary on John 17:20
Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word—Jesus expands His high priestly prayer beyond the eleven disciples to include all future believers. The Greek pisteuontōn (πιστευόντων, "those who will believe") is a present participle emphasizing continuous, ongoing faith across generations. The phrase through their word (διὰ τοῦ λόγου αὐτῶν) establishes apostolic testimony as the foundation for Christian faith—we believe because of the eyewitness proclamation preserved in Scripture.This verse demolishes any notion that Jesus prayed only for an eli...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 17:20
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“and you have given them to me. They have kept your word.”
“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.”
“and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.”
“for the obedience of the Gentiles”
“prophets; and some”
“But now is made manifest”
“my beloved child: Grace”