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John 17:21 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 17:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 17 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.”
John 17:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 17:21
In the High Priestly Prayer, Jesus intercedes for the unity of all believers: 'That they all may be one' (ἵνα πάντες ἓν ὦσιν). This is not organizational or institutional unity but spiritual, relational unity modeled on Trinitarian communion. The pattern is explicitly stated: 'as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee' (καθὼς σύ, πάτερ, ἐν ἐμοὶ κἀγὼ ἐν σοί). The Father's being 'in' the Son and the Son 'in' the Father describes the mutual indwelling of persons in the Trinity—perichoresis in theological language. Believers are called to participate in this divine unity: 'that they also may be on...
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Cross-References for John 17:21
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“and has many members”
“circumcision and uncircumcision”
“but these are in the world”
“but that the members should have the same care for one another.”
“that”
“if you have love for one another.,By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.,,,,,,,,”
“I have given to them; that they may be one”
“but they had all things in common.”
“who are many”