John 16:2

Which verses does John 16:2 point to?

The 20 strongest of 21, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. John 9:2215 votes

   His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already determined that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.

2. Acts 26:9–1114 votes

   So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them. …

3. Romans 10:2–310 votes

   For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge. Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.

4. Matthew 10:289 votes

   Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

5. Acts 22:3–49 votes

   “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but raised in this city. I was educated at the feet of Gamaliel in strict conformity to the law of our fathers. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today. I persecuted this Way even to the death, detaining both men and women and throwing them into prison,

6. John 12:428 votes

   Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue.

7. Revelation 6:98 votes

   And when the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had upheld.

8. Isaiah 66:57 votes

   You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.”

9. Luke 6:227 votes

   Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.

10. Acts 22:19–237 votes

    ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of those who killed him.’ …

11. Matthew 24:95 votes
12. Acts 7:56–8:35 votes
13. 1 Corinthians 4:135 votes
14. Acts 6:13–144 votes
15. Acts 9:1–24 votes
16. Isaiah 65:53 votes
17. John 9:343 votes
18. John 4:212 votes

    “Believe Me, woman,” Jesus replied, “a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.

19. Acts 5:332 votes
20. Galatians 1:13–142 votes

Which verses point to John 16:2?

The 10 strongest of 57.

• Matthew 24:9 39
• Revelation 6:9 14
• Matthew 7:14 11
• 2 Timothy 3:12 11
• Luke 6:22 9
• Acts 12:1 8
• John 9:22 7
• Romans 8:36 7
• Psalm 44:22 6
• Matthew 10:17 5