John 10:33

The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.

Cross-references

John 10:30 Citation

John 10:30 records Jesus' claim 'I and the Father are one' which directly provokes the blasphemy accusation here.

John 5:18 Parallel

In John 5:18, the same charge is made—Jesus making himself equal with God—showing a recurring conflict.

John 8:53 Parallel

In John 8:53, the Jews question Jesus' claim to be greater than Abraham — parallel to the charge of making himself God.

Psalm 82:6 Citation

Psalm 82:6 is the verse Jesus immediately quotes in John 10:34–36 to defend against this blasphemy accusation.

Philippians 2:6 affirms Christ's equality with God, the very claim the Jews here call blasphemy.

Leviticus 24:16 Historical context

Leviticus 24:16 is the OT law mandating death for blasphemy, which the Jews are invoking against Jesus.

Matthew 9:3 Parallel

In Matthew 9:3, scribes also accuse Jesus of blasphemy (for forgiving sins)—a parallel charge in another gospel.

In Matthew 26:65, the high priest similarly tears his robes and declares Jesus' claim to be the Son of God as blasphemy.

Mark 2:7 Parallel

In Mark 2:7, the scribes accuse Jesus of blasphemy for claiming to forgive sins — a divine prerogative, like making himself God.

Luke 5:21 Parallel

In Luke 5:21, the Pharisees accuse Jesus of blasphemy for forgiving sins — same charge as here for claiming equality with God.

Acts 6:11 Parallel

In Acts 6:11, Stephen is falsely accused of blasphemy, mirroring the charges against Jesus in John 10:33.

Hebrews 1:8 Contrast

In Hebrews 1:8, the Father calls the Son 'God' — affirming the very claim for which Jesus was accused of blasphemy.

In 1 Kings 21:10, false witnesses accuse Naboth of blasphemy to justify stoning—a parallel to the Jews' charge against Jesus.