Verse 31

He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the Earth belongs to the Earth, and speaks of the Earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.

Referenced Verses

  • John 8:23 : 23 He said to them, "You are from beneath. I am from above. You are of this world. I am not of this world.
  • John 6:33 : 33 For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world."
  • Matt 28:18 : 18 Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
  • Rom 9:5 : 5 of whom are the fathers, and from whom is Christ as concerning the flesh, who is over all, God, blessed forever. Amen.
  • 1 John 4:5 : 5 They are of the world. Therefore they speak of the world, and the world hears them.
  • Rev 19:16 : 16 He has on his garment and on his thigh a name written, "KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS."
  • 1 Cor 15:47-48 : 47 The first man is of the earth, made of dust. The second man is the Lord from heaven. 48 As is the one made of dust, such are those who are also made of dust; and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
  • Eph 1:20-21 : 20 which he worked in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in that which is to come.
  • Eph 4:8-9 : 8 Therefore he says, "When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men." 9 Now this, "He ascended," what is it but that he also first descended into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.
  • Phil 2:9-9 : 9 Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name; 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
  • Heb 9:1 : 1 Now indeed even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service, and an earthly sanctuary.
  • Heb 9:9-9 : 9 which is a symbol of the present age, where gifts and sacrifices are offered that are incapable, concerning the conscience, of making the worshipper perfect; 10 being only (with meats and drinks and various washings) fleshly ordinances, imposed until a time of reformation.
  • 1 Pet 3:22 : 22 who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.
  • John 1:15 : 15 John testified about him. He cried out, saying, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.'"
  • John 1:27 : 27 He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I'm not worthy to loosen."
  • John 1:30 : 30 This is he of whom I said, 'After me comes a man who is preferred before me, for he was before me.'
  • John 3:12-13 : 12 If I told you earthly things and you don't believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 13 No one has ascended into heaven, but he who descended out of heaven, the Son of Man, who is in heaven.
  • John 5:21-25 : 21 For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom he desires. 22 For the Father judges no one, but he has given all judgment to the Son, 23 that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He who doesn't honor the Son doesn't honor the Father who sent him. 24 "Most certainly I tell you, he who hears my word, and believes him who sent me, has eternal life, and doesn't come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life. 25 Most certainly, I tell you, the hour comes, and now is, when the dead will hear the Son of God's voice; and those who hear will live.
  • John 6:51 : 51 I am the living bread which came down out of heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. Yes, the bread which I will give for the life of the world is my flesh."
  • John 16:27-28 : 27 for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came forth from God. 28 I came out from the Father, and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world, and go to the Father."
  • Acts 10:36 : 36 The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ--he is Lord of all--