John 12:47
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 12:47 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 12:47 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 12:47 — KJV
“And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.”
— John 12:47 (KJV)
John 12:47 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 12:47
“Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard. thy...: Heb. thou hast added wisdom and goodness to”
Shares key themes with John 12:47: hear, words, believe
“Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard.”
Shares key themes with John 12:47: hear, words, believe
“I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.”
Shares key themes with John 12:47: any, hear, judge
“And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well.”
Shares key themes with John 12:47: hear, words, came
“And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.”
Shares key themes with John 12:47: hear, words, came
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