Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 4:38 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for John 4:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 4 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.”
John 4:38 (KJV)
Commentary on John 4:38
Jesus declares 'I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour' acknowledging that others (prophets, John the Baptist) prepared the harvest. The disciples enter into 'labours' (Greek: kopos, exhausting toil) of predecessors. Reformed theology emphasizes that we build on the foundation of apostles and prophets, with Christ as cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 4:38
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“that he might testify about the light”
“the God of their fathers”
“And he commanded us to preach unto the people”
“which was in them”
“which was proclaimed throughout all Judea”
“they sent Peter and John to them”
“those who wear soft clothing are in king's houses.”
“And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.”
“and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.”
“John the Baptizer came”