Category: John

19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” Setting the Scene for John 1:19 In John chapter 1, we find the scene set in the wilderness of Judea, where a group of priests and Levites are sent from Jerusalem to…

28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Setting the Scene for John 20:28 The scene in John chapter 20 takes place in a room where the disciples had gathered after the resurrection of Jesus. The disciples were still reeling from the events of the crucifixion and the reports of Jesus being alive. Thomas,…

22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. Setting the Scene for John 16:22 In John chapter 16, Jesus is speaking to his disciples in the upper room just before his crucifixion. The room is dimly…

1 “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. 3 And they will do these things because they have not known the Father,…

26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Setting the Scene for John 14:26 In John chapter 14, we find Jesus gathered with his disciples in the upper room in…

36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. Setting the Scene for John 3:36 In John chapter 3, we find Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council, seeking out Jesus under the cover…

7 And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” Setting the Scene for John 8:7 In John chapter 8, we find Jesus teaching in the temple courts in Jerusalem. The Pharisees and…

19 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise. Setting the Scene for John 5:19 In John chapter 5, we find Jesus in Jerusalem during…

29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Setting the Scene for John 20:29 The scene in John chapter 20 takes place in a room where the disciples had gathered after the resurrection of Jesus. The room is dimly…

11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him. Setting the Scene for John 2:11 In John chapter 2, we find Jesus attending a wedding in the town of Cana in Galilee. The scene is filled with joy and celebration as…