John 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 2:8 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 2:8 — KJV
“And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.”
— John 2:8 (KJV)
John 2:8 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.
Cross-References for John 2:8
“And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing. Judah: that is, Praise left...: Heb. stood from bearing”
Shares key themes with John 2:8: now, bear, bare
“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. determined: Heb. counselled”
Shares key themes with John 2:8: now, bear, bare
“And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with John 2:8: saith, draw, governor
“And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee, or accept thy person? saith the LORD of hosts. for: Heb. to”
Shares key themes with John 2:8: saith, now, governor
“Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.”
Shares key themes with John 2:8: now, governor, feast
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