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New TestamentJohn · Chapter 12

John 12:8

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 12:8 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

John 12:8 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

John 12:8 — KJV

For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

John 12:8 (KJV)

John 12:8 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.

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Cross-References for John 12:8

For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

Shares key themes with John 12:8: poor, always

For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.

Shares key themes with John 12:8: poor, always

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey