John 8:37
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 8:37 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 8:37 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 8:37 — KJV
“I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.”
— John 8:37 (KJV)
John 8:37 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 8:37
“And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.”
Shares key themes with John 8:37: abraham, seed, because
“Wherefore they spake to the king of Assyria, saying, The nations which thou hast removed, and placed in the cities of Samaria, know not the manner of the God of the land: therefore he hath sent lions among them, and, behold, they slay them, because they know not the manner of the God of the land.”
Shares key themes with John 8:37: know, because, hath
“Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.”
Shares key themes with John 8:37: know, because, word
“But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.”
Shares key themes with John 8:37: abraham, seek, kill
“For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.”
Shares key themes with John 8:37: know, abraham, hath
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