John 14:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 14:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 14:17 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him;..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 14:17 — KJV
“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.”
— John 14:17 (KJV)
John 14:17 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 14:17
“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
Shares key themes with John 14:17: spirit, receive, because
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with John 14:17: whom, because, neither
“Because they have forsaken me, and have estranged this place, and have burned incense in it unto other gods, whom neither they nor their fathers have known, nor the kings of Judah, and have filled this place with the blood of innocents;”
Shares key themes with John 14:17: whom, because, neither
“All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.”
Shares key themes with John 14:17: whom, neither, knoweth
“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. because: or, that”
Shares key themes with John 14:17: spirit, because, knoweth
Pray John 14:17
Generate a Prayer from John 14:17
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse