John 10:35

If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

Cross-references

John 19:24 Parallel

John 19:24 shows a specific Scripture being fulfilled, demonstrating that Scripture cannot be broken as stated here.

Genesis 15:1 shows 'the word of the Lord came' to Abram — the very concept Jesus uses in John 10:35 to argue for the title 'gods'.

In Matthew 5:18, Jesus declares not a dot of the Law will pass away — a direct parallel to the claim that Scripture cannot be broken.

In Matthew 24:35, Jesus says his words will not pass away — a parallel to the permanence of Scripture affirmed here.

Luke 16:17 Parallel

Luke 16:17 directly parallels the inviolability of Scripture: not one stroke of the Law will fail.

Exodus 7:1 Allusion

Exodus 7:1 directly states Moses is made 'like God' to Pharaoh, the same concept Jesus refers to in Psalm 82.

Psalm 82:1 Citation

Psalm 82:1 sets the scene for Jesus' citation: God judges among the 'gods' (human judges).

Isaiah 34:16 Related theme

Isaiah 34:16 affirms that none of God's words fail — directly parallels Jesus' claim that Scripture cannot be broken.

Isaiah 40:8 Related theme

Isaiah 40:8 declares God's word stands forever — a classic parallel to 'Scripture cannot be broken'.

Matthew 26:54 Related theme

Matthew 26:54 has Jesus declaring Scripture must be fulfilled, directly paralleling the 'cannot be broken' statement.

Luke 22:37 Related theme

Luke 22:37 records Jesus saying this Scripture must be fulfilled, reinforcing the necessity and reliability of Scripture.

Romans 9:6 Related theme

Romans 9:6 affirms God's word has not failed — directly parallels the unbreakable Scripture statement.

2 Timothy 3:16 Related theme

2 Timothy 3:16 declares Scripture is God-breathed — directly supporting the 'cannot be broken' claim about its authority.

Exodus 22:28 also uses 'gods' (elohim) for human authorities, supporting Jesus' argument that Scripture calls them gods.