John 1:29
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
Cross-references
John 1:36 repeats 'Behold, the Lamb of God', reinforcing the identification of Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb.
John 1:15 gives John's earlier testimony about Jesus' pre-existence and superiority — reinforcing His identity as the Lamb.
John 3:17 explains God sent His Son to save the world — aligning with the Lamb who takes away the world's sin.
John 4:42 declares Jesus as Savior of the world — echoing the Lamb's role to take away the world's sin.
John 6:51 presents Jesus' flesh given for the life of the world — same sacrificial purpose as the Lamb taking away sin.
John 10:41 confirms that John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus, including 'Lamb of God', was entirely true.
John 11:52 expands the scope: Jesus' death gathers not just Israel but all God's children worldwide.
John 5:33 has Jesus confirming John's testimony — which includes identifying Jesus as the Lamb of God.
John 19:5 echoes 'Behold' as Jesus is presented in his suffering, the Lamb about to be sacrificed.
In Revelation 5:6, the Lamb appears slain yet standing, directly echoing the sacrificial Lamb who takes away sin.
Revelation 5:8 shows the Lamb receiving worship from heavenly beings, confirming His identity as the divine Lamb.
Titus 2:14 says Christ gave himself to redeem us from all wickedness and purify a people — detailing the purpose of taking away sin.
Revelation 1:5 speaks of Jesus freeing us from sins by his blood, the same redemptive work as the Lamb taking away sin.
1 John 4:10 reveals God's love as the motive for sending his Son as propitiation, explaining why the Lamb takes away sin.
1 John 3:5 states Christ appeared to take away sins, and he is sinless—reinforcing the Lamb's purpose and purity.
1 John 2:2 affirms Christ as propitiation for the whole world, directly echoing the 'takes away the sin of the world' in John's Gospel.
1 Peter 2:24 states Christ bore our sins in his body on the cross so we die to sin — the means of taking away sin.
1 Peter 1:19 calls Christ a lamb without blemish, directly echoing John's 'Lamb of God' and its Passover symbolism.
Hebrews 9:28 echoes 'take away sins' saying Christ was sacrificed once to bear sins of many and will appear for salvation.
Hebrews 2:17 says Christ made atonement for the people's sins — directly paralleling the lamb taking away sin.
Hebrews 1:3 declares Christ provided purification for sins then sat down — showing the completed work of taking away sin.
1 Timothy 2:6 calls Christ a ransom for all people — specifying the payment that takes away the world's sin.
In Revelation 14:1, the Lamb appears on Mount Zion, the same central figure John points to.
Revelation 22:1-3 shows the river of life flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb — the same Lamb whose sacrifice opens access to eternal life.
Revelation 21:27 states only those written in the Lamb's book of life enter the city — the Lamb who takes away sin also grants eternal citizenship.
In Revelation 21:9, the bride is the Lamb's wife, the same Lamb who takes away sin.
In Revelation 19:9, the marriage supper of the Lamb blesses those invited to the same Lamb.
In Revelation 19:7, the marriage of the Lamb celebrates union with the one who takes away sin.
In Revelation 17:14, the Lamb overcomes enemies as Lord of lords, the same victorious Lamb.
In Revelation 15:3, the song of the Lamb praises the same redeemer John identifies.
In Revelation 14:4, believers follow the Lamb, the same one who takes away sin.
Revelation 5:12 declares the Lamb worthy because He was slain, directly linking to His role of taking away sin.
In Revelation 13:8, the Lamb is described as slain from creation, identifying the same sacrificial figure.
In Revelation 12:11, the Lamb's blood is the means of victory, echoing the Lamb who takes away sin.
Revelation 7:17 depicts the Lamb as shepherd, continuing the Lamb of God imagery from John 1:29 and showing his redemptive role.
Revelation 7:14 says robes are washed white in the blood of the Lamb, applying His atoning sacrifice to believers.
Revelation 7:10 attributes salvation to the Lamb, directly connecting to His mission to take away the world's sin.
Revelation 7:9 presents the redeemed multitude standing before the Lamb, the fulfillment of His saving work.
Revelation 6:16 speaks of the wrath of the Lamb, showing that the same Lamb who takes away sin also brings judgment.
Revelation 5:13 joins praise to the Lamb alongside God, reinforcing the Lamb's divine status and redemptive work.
Matthew 20:28 says the Son of Man gave his life as a ransom — the cost of the Lamb taking away sin is his own sacrificial death.
Exodus 12:3-13 institutes the Passover lamb whose blood saves, prefiguring the Lamb of God who takes away sin.
Exodus 28:38 has the high priest bearing guilt of offerings—a type of Christ bearing sin as the Lamb.
Leviticus 10:17 says the sin offering bears the congregation's guilt—a type of Christ as the ultimate sin offering taking away sin.
Leviticus 16:21 describes the scapegoat bearing all iniquities—a direct type of Christ taking away sin.
Leviticus 16:22 has the goat bearing iniquities away into the wilderness—prefiguring the Lamb who removes sin.
Isaiah 53:7 describes the suffering servant as a lamb led to slaughter, directly connecting to John's Lamb of God.
Isaiah 53:11 foretells that the righteous servant will bear iniquities and make many righteous — exactly the sin-bearing role John ascribes to the Lamb.
Genesis 22:8 declares God will provide the lamb, directly pointing to the Lamb of God John proclaims.
Acts 8:32 quotes Isaiah 53:7 about the lamb, showing the early church applied that prophecy to Jesus.
Acts 13:39 declares that through Christ believers are freed from all sins — the liberation accomplished by the Lamb who takes away sin.
Galatians 3:13 reveals Christ became a curse for us to redeem us from the law's curse — the curse-bearing that accomplishes taking away sin.
Galatians 1:4 states Christ gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age — connecting his self-giving to the removal of sin.
2 Corinthians 5:21 explains the exchange: Christ, who knew no sin, became sin for us so we become God's righteousness — the mechanism of taking away sin.
1 Corinthians 15:3 summarizes the gospel — Christ died for our sins — which is precisely what the Lamb of God does in taking away sin.
Hebrews 10:4 notes animal blood cannot take away sins – contrasting with Jesus, the true Lamb who does.
1 Timothy 1:15 states Jesus came to save sinners, the same purpose as taking away the sin of the world.
Exodus 29:38 institutes the daily lamb offering — a continual sacrifice that prefigures Christ, the ultimate Lamb who takes away sin.
Leviticus 4:32 specifies a lamb as a sin offering — directly foreshadowing Christ's sacrifice that takes away sin.
Hebrews 2:9 explains Jesus tasted death for everyone – clarifying that the 'sin of the world' is removed by his sacrificial death.
Hebrews 9:26 says Christ appeared once for all to put away sin – directly echoing the Lamb who takes away the world's sin.
Ezekiel 46:13 prescribes a daily lamb offering, prefiguring Jesus as the ultimate Lamb of God.
Zechariah 12:10 predicts they will look on the pierced one — the Lamb of God is that pierced Messiah.
Zechariah 13:7 foretells striking the shepherd, linking to the Lamb who is struck down.
1 John 1:7 says Jesus' blood cleanses from all sin – fulfilling the Lamb's role of taking away the world's sin.
1 John 4:14 declares Jesus as Savior of the world – the same universal mission as taking away the sin of the world.
Acts 13:38 directly connects Jesus to forgiveness of sins, the result of the Lamb taking away sin.
1 Corinthians 5:7 explicitly calls Christ our Passover lamb, directly paralleling John's 'Lamb of God'.
In Revelation 14:10, the Lamb's wrath contrasts with His role of taking away sin, showing judgment.
Revelation 21:22 reveals that the Lord God and the Lamb are the temple of the New Jerusalem — the Lamb himself becomes the place of worship.
Revelation 21:23 says the Lamb is the lamp of the New Jerusalem — his glory replaces created light, showing his divine radiance.
Zechariah 13:1 describes a fountain for cleansing sin, paralleling the Lamb's provision of forgiveness.
Numbers 28:3-10 prescribes daily lamb offerings, which the Lamb of God fulfills as the ultimate once-for-all sacrifice.
Luke 9:31 shows Moses and Elijah discussing Jesus' 'departure' at Jerusalem — connecting to the Lamb's sacrificial mission.
Psalm 65:3 speaks of God atoning for transgressions, paralleling the Lamb's role in taking away sin.
Acts 13:25 recounts John's testimony about the coming one, of which 'Lamb of God' is the specific identification.
Luke 1:77 says John gives knowledge of salvation through forgiveness — preparing for Jesus who takes away sin.
In Revelation 21:14, the twelve apostles are named on the foundations of the New Jerusalem — they belong to the Lamb, linking his sacrifice to the church.
Acts 19:4 summarizes John's message: repentance and belief in Jesus, the Lamb who takes away sin.
Romans 11:27 echoes the 'taking away sins' theme, now applied to the promised covenant.