Category: John

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John 20:19-21 is about Jesus appearing to his disciples after his resurrection, bringing them peace and sending them out to continue his work by proclaiming forgiveness of sins to others. 19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the…

What does John 5:2-3 really mean?

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John 5:2-3 is about the pool of Bethesda, where a great number of disabled people used to lie— the meaning of the passage lies in the hope and healing that faith can bring to those who are suffering. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which…

What does John 6:53-58 really mean?

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John 6:53-58 is about Jesus teaching the significance of partaking in the body and blood of Christ as a symbol of true nourishment and eternal life through faith in Him. 53 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his…

What does John 8:19 really mean?

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John 8:19 is about Jesus challenging the Pharisees to recognize and understand his true identity as the Son of God. 19 They said to him therefore, “Where is your Father?” Jesus answered, “You know neither me nor my Father. If you knew me, you would know my Father also.” Setting the Scene for John 8:19…

What does John 1:21 really mean?

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John 1:21 is about when John the Baptist, denying being the Messiah, confesses to being the voice in the wilderness preparing the way for the Lord. 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.” Setting the Scene for John 1:21…

What does John 11:50 really mean?

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John 11:50 is about the high priest Caiaphas’s prophetic statement that it is expedient for one man to die for the people to save the nation, foreshadowing the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the salvation of humanity. 50 Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one man should die for the…

What does John 14:3-4 really mean?

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John 14:3-4 is about Jesus reassuring his disciples that he is going to prepare a place for them in heaven and that they already know the way to where he is going. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where…

What does John 17:1-3 really mean?

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John 17:1-3 is about Jesus praying to God before his crucifixion, expressing that eternal life is to know God and Jesus Christ whom He sent. 1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you,…

What does John 20:1-7 really mean?

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John 20:1-7 is about the discovery of Jesus’ empty tomb by Mary Magdalene and the disciples, symbolizing the victory of Jesus over death and offering hope for eternal life through belief in his resurrection. 1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark,…

What does John 14:12-15 really mean?

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