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John 3:12 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for John 3:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 3 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?”
John 3:12 (KJV)
Commentary on John 3:12
Jesus escalates the challenge: 'If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?' 'Earthly things' include new birth—spiritual realities illustrated through earthly analogies (wind, birth). If Nicodemus stumbles over illustrations, how will he comprehend direct heavenly revelation? Jesus' teaching progresses from accessible to profound; inability to grasp basics precludes understanding deeper truths.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 3:12
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“I couldn't speak to you as to spiritual”
“the wisdom that has been hidden”
“and hard to interpret”
“and speaks of the Earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.”
“all deceit”
“and the Word was with God”
“Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can't enter into the Kingdom of God!,Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.,,,,,,,,”
“but he who descended out of heaven”
“breath”
“the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh”