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John 8:29 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 8:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 8 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.”
John 8:29 (KJV)
Commentary on John 8:29
He that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone—Jesus asserts unbroken communion with the Father in the present tense (μετ' ἐμοῦ ἐστιν/met' emou estin). This isn't past fellowship remembered or future hope, but continuous divine presence. The verb aphēken (ἀφῆκεν, 'left') in the aorist negates any moment of abandonment—anticipating the cry 'My God, why have you forsaken me?' (Matthew 27:46), which would be unique in redemptive history, not Christ's normal experience.I do always those things that please him (τὰ ἀρεστὰ αὐτῷ ποιῶ πάντοτε/ta aresta autō poiō pantote)—The adverb πάντο...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 8:29
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“not to do my own will”
“the time is coming”
“you will remain in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments”
“My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.,Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.,,,,,,,,”
“I judge”
“my judgment is true”
“and the Father in me? The words that I tell you”
“and strengthened me”
“and as the Father commanded me”