John 13:17

If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

Cross-references

John 15:14 Parallel

John 15:14 echoes the condition of doing: friends of Jesus are those who do what he commands – same emphasis on obedience bringing blessing.

Matthew 12:50 identifies those who do God's will as Jesus' family—expanding the blessing of doers to intimate relationship.

In Revelation 22:14, a blessing is pronounced on those who obey (wash their robes) — echoing Jesus' beatitude on doers of His word.

James 4:17 Contrast

In James 4:17, failing to do what one knows is sin — contrasting the blessing here for those who act on their knowledge.

In James 2:20-24, Abraham's faith is completed by works — illustrating the principle that blessing comes from doing, not merely knowing.

James 1:25 Parallel

In James 1:25, the same blessing is promised to doers who persevere — directly reinforcing Jesus' beatitude on acting, not just hearing.

In Hebrews 11:8, Abraham's faithful obedience to God's call mirrors the principle that acting on known truth brings blessing.

In Hebrews 11:7, Noah's obedient response to God's warning exemplifies the blessing promised here to those who act on what they know.

Luke 12:48 Contrast

Luke 12:48 adds that much is required from those given much—amplifying the responsibility tied to knowledge, contrasting with the blessing of doing.

Luke 12:47 Contrast

Luke 12:47 warns of severe punishment for a servant who knows his master's will but does not do it—the opposite outcome of Jesus' blessing.

Matthew 7:24 compares hearing and doing Jesus' words to building on rock—the same linkage of action to security/blessing.

Ezekiel 36:27 reveals that God puts His Spirit within us to cause obedience—the divine enablement behind the doing Jesus commands.

Psalm 119:1-5 opens with 'Blessed are those who keep His testimonies'—virtually the same principle as Jesus' blessing on doers.

Psalm 19:11 Parallel

Psalm 19:11 promises great reward for keeping God's commands—directly parallel to Jesus' assurance that doing brings blessing.

Isaiah 56:2 Parallel

Isaiah 56:2 uses the same 'blessed is the one who does' formula — keeping God's commands brings blessing, just as Jesus promises.

Exodus 12:50 shows Israel obediently doing all the Lord commanded through Moses, illustrating the blessing of obedient action that John 13:17 promises.

Deuteronomy 11:27 explicitly pairs obedience to God's commands with blessing, directly reinforcing Jesus' promise in John 13:17.

James 1:22 Parallel

James 1:22 commands being doers of the word, not hearers only — a direct parallel to the blessing on doing here.

Joshua 1:8 Parallel

Joshua 1:8 promises success and prosperity to those who carefully do all written in the Law, echoing the 'do and be blessed' principle.

Ezra 7:10 Parallel

Ezra 7:10 describes Ezra devoting himself to studying and observing the Law, embodying the 'know and do' pattern that Jesus blesses.

Philippians 4:9 calls believers to practice what they've learned and received — directly paralleling the doing here.

Psalm 106:3 Parallel

Psalm 106:3 directly says 'Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right,' closely matching Jesus' 'blessed if you do them.'

Luke 11:28 Parallel

Luke 11:28 pronounces blessing on those who hear and keep God's word — closely mirroring the blessing here for doing.

Luke 8:21 Parallel

Luke 8:21 defines Jesus' family as those who hear and do God's word — reinforcing the doing principle here.

Luke 6:47 Parallel

In Luke 6:47, Jesus ties hearing and doing to building on rock — same emphasis on action as the blessing here.

Genesis 7:5 Parallel

In Genesis 7:5, Noah's complete obedience to God's command perfectly exemplifies the blessing on those who act on what they know.

Daniel 5:22 Contrast

Daniel 5:22 shows Belshazzar knowing the truth but not humbling himself — the opposite of Jesus' 'blessed if you do' warning against knowledge without action.

Proverbs 29:18 declares blessing for those who heed instruction — a direct parallel to Jesus' 'blessed if you do them.'

Romans 2:18 Contrast

Romans 2:18 describes knowing God's will without practicing it — contrasting with the blessing on doing here.

Hebrews 10:26 warns against deliberate sin after receiving truth — contrasting with the blessing for doing that truth here.

Psalm 15:5 Parallel

Psalm 15:5 assures that those who practice righteous deeds (lending without interest, no bribes) will never be shaken — a blessing for action.

In Galatians 5:6, Paul equates genuine faith with love in action — paralleling Jesus' blessing on those who act on His teaching.

Psalm 111:10 connects fearing God and keeping precepts to wisdom — the same doing-that-leads-to-blessing principle Jesus teaches.

Jeremiah 6:16 calls to walk in the good way and find rest — the same link between obedient action and blessing Jesus teaches.

Exodus 40:16 shows Moses doing all the Lord commanded—a model of obedient action that leads to God's blessing, echoing Jesus' promise of blessing for doing.

Leviticus 20:8 Related theme

Leviticus 20:8 commands keeping God's decrees, linking obedience to holiness — a broader OT context for the doing that brings blessing.