John 1:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 1:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 1:17 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 1:17 — KJV
“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”
— John 1:17 (KJV)
John 1:17 in Context — About the Book of John
John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.
Cross-References for John 1:17
“And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.”
Shares key themes with John 1:17: law, moses, came
“I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;”
Shares key themes with John 1:17: given, grace, jesus
“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.”
Shares key themes with John 1:17: grace, came, jesus
“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,”
Shares key themes with John 1:17: given, grace, jesus
“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”
Shares key themes with John 1:17: given, grace, jesus
Pray John 1:17
Generate a Prayer from John 1:17
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse