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 Parallel

John 1:36 repeats 'Behold, the Lamb of God', reinforcing the identification of Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb.

John 1:15 Parallel

John 1:15 gives John's earlier testimony about Jesus' pre-existence and superiority — reinforcing His identity as the Lamb.

John 3:17 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

John 10:41 confirms that John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus, including 'Lamb of God', was entirely true.

John 11:52 Parallel

John 11:52 expands the scope: Jesus' death gathers not just Israel but all God's children worldwide.

John 5:33 Parallel

John 5:33 has Jesus confirming John's testimony — which includes identifying Jesus as the Lamb of God.

John 19:5 Allusion

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 Parallel

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 Allusion

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 Allusion

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 Parallel

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 Allusion

Isaiah 53:7 describes the suffering servant as a lamb led to slaughter, directly connecting to John's Lamb of God.

Isaiah 53:11 Prophetic fulfillment

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 Citation

Acts 8:32 quotes Isaiah 53:7 about the lamb, showing the early church applied that prophecy to Jesus.

Acts 13:39 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 12:10 predicts they will look on the pierced one — the Lamb of God is that pierced Messiah.

Zechariah 13:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 13:7 foretells striking the shepherd, linking to the Lamb who is struck down.

1 John 1:7 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Allusion

Luke 9:31 shows Moses and Elijah discussing Jesus' 'departure' at Jerusalem — connecting to the Lamb's sacrificial mission.

Psalm 65:3 Parallel

Psalm 65:3 speaks of God atoning for transgressions, paralleling the Lamb's role in taking away sin.

Acts 13:25 Parallel

Acts 13:25 recounts John's testimony about the coming one, of which 'Lamb of God' is the specific identification.

Luke 1:77 Parallel

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 Parallel

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.