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John 8:30 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for John 8:30 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 8 verse 30 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As he spake these words, many believed on him.”
John 8:30 (KJV)
Commentary on John 8:30
As he spake these words, many believed on him—The immediate response to Jesus's claim of divine mission and perfect obedience was faith from 'many' (πολλοὶ/polloi). The verb 'believed' (ἐπίστευσαν/episteusan) is aorist, pointing to a decisive act of faith. The preposition εἰς (eis, 'on/into') indicates not mere intellectual agreement but personal trust directed toward Christ Himself—they believed into Him, entrusting themselves to His person.Yet this verse's simplicity masks coming complexity. The very next verse (v.31) addresses those who 'believed on him' with a conditional: 'IF you continue...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 8:30
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“many believed in him. They said”
“during the feast”
“they said”
“And many believed on him there.”
“who came to Mary and saw what Jesus did”