Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 3:25 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for John 3:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 3 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.”
John 3:25 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 3:25
A dispute about purification between John's disciples and 'a Jew' (some manuscripts read 'Jews') reveals ongoing debate about ritual cleanliness and baptism's significance. Such controversies often arise when human traditions clash with divine innovation. The Reformed principle is that ceremonies matter only as they point to spiritual realities, not as ends in themselves.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 3:25
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“containing two or three metretes{2 to 3 metretes is about 20 to 30 U. S. Gallons”
“immerse} you in water for repentance”
“of laying on of hands”
“It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.”
“which now saves you-- not the putting away of the filth of the flesh”
“imposed until a time of reformation.”
“and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled”
“For laying aside the commandment of God”
“that is”