John 1:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 1:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 1:42 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Ce..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 1:42 — KJV
“And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.”
— John 1:42 (KJV)
John 1:42 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 1:42
“And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.”
Shares key themes with John 1:42: jesus, art, simon
“And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.”
Shares key themes with John 1:42: brought, jesus, son
“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.”
Shares key themes with John 1:42: jesus, art, simon
“So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.”
Shares key themes with John 1:42: jesus, simon, son
“He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.”
Shares key themes with John 1:42: jesus, simon, son
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