John 18:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 18:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 18:20 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews alw..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 18:20 — KJV
“Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.”
— John 18:20 (KJV)
John 18:20 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 18:20
“And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?”
Shares key themes with John 18:20: jesus, answered, taught
“Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.”
Shares key themes with John 18:20: jesus, answered, ever
“These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.”
Shares key themes with John 18:20: jesus, spake, taught
“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.”
Shares key themes with John 18:20: jesus, answered, world
“Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.”
Shares key themes with John 18:20: jesus, answered, world
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