John 12:47

And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

Cross-references

John 12:48 Parallel

John 12:48 immediately follows, specifying that the word Jesus spoke will judge at the last day — clarifying that judgment is deferred but certain.

John 3:17 Parallel

John 3:17 restates the same purpose: God sent the Son not to judge but to save — a direct parallel reinforcing the mission of salvation.

John 5:45 Parallel

John 5:45 says Moses accuses those who reject Jesus — paralleling Jesus' statement that He does not judge; the law condemns.

John 8:15 Parallel

John 8:15 has Jesus saying 'I am not judging anyone' — directly parallel to His claim in 12:47 of not judging.

John 10:10 Parallel

In John 10:10, Jesus states he came to give abundant life, directly echoing the saving purpose stated in John 12:47.

John 8:16 Parallel

John 8:16 adds that if Jesus does judge, it's true and with the Father — showing a nuance: His non-judgment is not absolute but mission-focused.

Matthew 18:11 states the Son of Man came to save the lost — directly echoing Jesus' saving mission in 12:47.

Luke 9:56 Parallel

Luke 9:56 parallels Jesus' mission — He came to save, not destroy, echoing the same saving purpose.

Luke 19:10 Parallel

Luke 19:10 states Jesus came to seek and save the lost — directly reinforcing the saving mission.

1 Timothy 1:15 declares Christ came to save sinners — a clear parallel to His purpose of saving the world.

2 Peter 3:15 ties God's patience to salvation — directly linking forbearance to the saving purpose stated.

1 John 4:14 Parallel

1 John 4:14 testifies the Father sent the Son as Savior of the world — identical to the declaration here.

Matthew 27:42 mockingly says He saved others — ironically affirming His saving work, tying back to His mission.