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John 18:20 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 18:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 18 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.”
John 18:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 18:20
I spake openly to the world (παρρησίᾳ λελάληκα, parrēsia lelalēka)—The Greek parrēsia means 'boldness, frankness, public speech' with nothing hidden. Jesus's defense rests on transparency: I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, the most public venues in Judaism.In secret have I said nothing (κρυπτῷ ἐλάλησα οὐδέν, kryptō elalēsa ouden)—This doesn't deny private instruction (Mark 4:34) but asserts His core message was never clandestine. Unlike mystery cults or revolutionary conspirators, Jesus taught openly. His appeal to public witnesses (whither the Jews always resort) shifts burde...
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Cross-References for John 18:20
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“he speaks openly”
“hear you this; from the beginning I have not spoken in secret; from the time that it was”
“teaching in their synagogues”
“and every night he would go out and spend the night on the mountain that is called Olivet.”
“in a place of the land of darkness; I didn't say to the seed of Jacob”
“being glorified by all.”
“Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn't arrest me.,In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.,,,,,,,,”
“teaching in their synagogues”
“and himself seeks to be known openly. If you do these things”
“these I say to the world.,I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.,,,,,,,,”