John 1:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 1:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 1:22 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 1:22 — KJV
“Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?”
— John 1:22 (KJV)
John 1:22 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 1:22
“Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart. those: Heb. men”
Shares key themes with John 1:22: then, art, may
“And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force. presently: Heb. as on the day”
Shares key themes with John 1:22: then, give, answer
“And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me thine hand. And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot. lighted on: Heb. found saluted: Heb. blessed”
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“Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.”
Shares key themes with John 1:22: then, art, sent
“That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day. Then answered I, and said, So be it, O LORD. So...: Heb. Amen”
Shares key themes with John 1:22: then, may, give
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