Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 3:27 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 3:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 3 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. receive: or, take unto himself”
John 3:27 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 3:27
John's response begins with theological foundation: 'A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.' All ministry is divine gift, not human achievement. If Jesus is gaining followers, heaven has given it. John's perspective eliminates jealousy by eliminating ownership. He never possessed disciples to lose; they were always heaven's gift temporarily entrusted. This theology of gift transforms how we view ministry success and apparent failure.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 3:27
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“coming down from the Father of lights”
“why do you boast as if you had not received it?”
“but I worked more than all of them; yet not I”
“employ it in serving one another”
“not the spirit of the world”
“and before you came forth out of the womb I sanctified you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
“and Yahweh said to me”
“to another two”
“according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.”
“but he is called by God”