John 18:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 18:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 18:21 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 18:21 — KJV
“Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.”
— John 18:21 (KJV)
John 18:21 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 18:21
“And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;”
Shares key themes with John 18:21: ask, heard, know
“And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret? secret: or, wonderful”
Shares key themes with John 18:21: why, askest, ask
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”
Shares key themes with John 18:21: why, heard, know
“And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:”
Shares key themes with John 18:21: behold, know
“And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon:”
Shares key themes with John 18:21: behold, know
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