Cross references
1 John 5:8
the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement.
1 John 5:8 has 12 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 11 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to 1 John 5:6–7 (16 votes) and John 15:26 (13 votes). 14 other verses point back to it. It links with 11 other books, from Ezekiel 16 to Revelation 1.
Which verses does 1 John 5:8 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- 1 John 5:6–716 votes
This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that testify:
- John 15:2613 votes
When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.
- 1 Peter 3:2112 votes
And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
- Acts 2:2–49 votes
Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. …
- Romans 8:167 votes
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
- 2 Corinthians 1:226 votes
placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.
- Matthew 26:26–285 votes
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. …
- Matthew 28:195 votes
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
- Mark 14:564 votes
For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.
- Hebrews 6:44 votes
It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
- Hebrews 13:124 votes
- Acts 15:153 votes
Which verses point to 1 John 5:8?
The 10 strongest of 14.