John 2:23 Cross References - Thomson

²³ Now while he was in Jerusalem at the passover, during the festival, many believed in his name when they saw the miracles which he did.

²⁰ And that sown on rocky ground denoteth him, who, upon hearing the word, receiveth it at first with joy, ²¹ but not having it rooted in him, it is only temporary; and when tribulation and persecution cometh on account of the word, he is immediately stumbled.

¹⁶ And in like manner the rocky ground denoteth those, who, when they hear the word, receive it immediately with joy; ¹⁷ but not having it rooted in them, they are but temporary; so that when tribulation, or persecution cometh because of the word, they are instantly stumbled.

¹³ By the rocky ground are meant those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but not having it rooted in them, they are but temporary believers, and in time of trial apostatise.

¹³ For the passover of the Jews was nigh, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem

² when this man came to Jesus by night, and said to him, Rabbi, We know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no one can do the miracles which thou dost, unless God be with him,

¹⁴ When these men saw the miracle which Jesus had done, they said, This is certainly the prophet"He who is coming into the world.

³¹ Many of the people, however, believed in him and said, Will the Christ, when he cometh, do greater miracles than those which this man hath done?

³⁰ While he was thus speaking many believed in him, ³¹ therefore to the Jews who believed in him Jesus said, If you continue steadily in this doctrine of mine, you are my disciples indeed;

⁴² Nevertheless when several of the chief's believed in him, but on account of the Pharisees did not acknowledge it, that they might not be excommunicated, ⁴³ [for they loved the praise of men, more than the praise of God]

⁶ For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision availeth any thing, but a belief made operative by love.

¹⁶ that he would, according to the riches of his glory, grant you to be strengthened by his spirit for the inner man, ¹⁷ that, by means of this belief, the Christ may dwell in your hearts; that you being rooted and grounded in love,

¹⁹ Thou believest that there is one God. Thou dost well. The demons also believe and tremble. ²⁰ But wouldst thou, vain man, know that belief without works is dead?