Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 4:23 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 4:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 4 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.”
John 4:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 4:23
Jesus declares 'the hour cometh, and now is' when true worship occurs 'in spirit and in truth', transcending location (Jerusalem vs. Gerizim). 'In spirit' means from the heart, enabled by the Holy Spirit, not mere external ritual. 'In truth' requires accordance with God's revelation, especially Christ who is Truth personified (14:6). This prophecy anticipates Pentecost when worship would no longer be geographically centered but Spirit-empowered worldwide. The 'now is' shows the age of spiritual worship began with Christ's coming.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 4:23
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“who worship God in the Spirit”
“saying”
“I tell you”
“God sent out the Spirit of his Son into your hearts”
“beloved”
“the Spirit also helps our weaknesses”
“Because this people draws near with their mouth and with their lips to honor me, but they have removed their heart far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment of men which has been taught;,Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:, וַיֹּאמֶר אֲדֹנָי יַעַן כִּי נִגַּשׁ הָעָם הַזֶּה בְּפִיו וּבִשְׂפָתָיו כִּבְּדוּנִי וְלִבּוֹ רִחַק מִמֶּנִּי וַתְּהִי יִרְאָתָם אֹתִי מִצְוַת אֲנָשִׁים מְלֻמָּדָה׃ ,And the Lord said: Forasmuch as this people draw near, And with their mouth and with their lips do honour Me, But have removed their heart far from Me, And their fear of Me is a command-ment of men learned by rote;,καὶ δοθήσεται τὸ βιβλίον τοῦτο εἰς χεῖρας ἀνθρώπου μὴ ἐπισταμένου γράμματα καὶ ἐρεῖ αὐτῷ ἀνάγνωθι τοῦτο καὶ ἐρεῖ οὐκ ἐπίσταμαι γράμματα,And the Lord has said, This people draw nigh to me with their mouth, and they honour me with their lips, but their heart is far from me: but in vain do they worship me, teaching the commandments and doctrines of men.,,,,”
“praying at all times in the Spirit”
“Woman, believe me, the hour comes, when neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, will you worship the Father.,Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.,,,,,,,,”
“The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.,And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.,,,,,,,,”