John 14:12

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

Cross-references

John 7:39 Allusion

John 7:39 says the Spirit would come only after Jesus' glorification — the empowering agent for believers to do greater works.

John 16:7 Allusion

John 16:7 states the Advocate comes only when Jesus goes away — the necessary condition for believers to do greater works.

Acts 2:33 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 2:33 shows Jesus exalted and pouring out the Spirit — the fulfillment that enables believers to do the works He promised.

Acts 8:7 Parallel

Acts 8:7 reports Philip casting out demons and healing the sick — directly showing believers doing the works Jesus did.

Acts 5:15 Parallel

In Acts 5:15, Peter's shadow heals the sick, a direct parallel to Jesus' healing ministry, showing believers doing similar works.

Acts 4:16 Parallel

Acts 4:16 notes that a notable sign was performed through the apostles — confirming that the 'works' promised in John 14:12 were happening.

Acts 4:9-12 has Peter attributing the healing to Jesus' name — linking the apostolic miracle to the power Jesus promised for believers.

Acts 9:34 Parallel

Acts 8:7 provides another account of believers performing exorcisms and healings, fulfilling Jesus' promise of greater works.

Acts 9:40 Parallel

In Acts 9:40, Peter raises Tabitha from the dead, showing a believer doing a resurrection miracle like Jesus.

Acts 3:6-8 records Peter healing a lame man in Jesus' name — a direct fulfillment of the promise that believers will do the works Jesus did.

Acts 16:18 Parallel

In Acts 16:18, Paul casts out a spirit of divination, demonstrating a believer doing deliverance works like Jesus.

Luke 10:17-19 shows disciples casting out demons and receiving authority — a clear example of believers doing the works Jesus did.

Mark 16:17 Parallel

Mark 16:17 lists signs like casting out demons — directly fulfilling the 'works' Jesus promised believers would do.

In Matthew 21:21, Jesus promises faith can move mountains — a direct parallel to the 'greater works' believers will do.

Acts 19:12 Parallel

Acts 19:12 shows Paul's ministry where even his handkerchiefs heal — a concrete example of believers doing the works Jesus promised.

Romans 15:19 describes Paul's signs and wonders through the Spirit — evidence of the greater works believers perform after Jesus' departure.

Acts 14:10 Parallel

In Acts 14:10, Paul heals a crippled man—a specific work like Jesus performed, fulfilling the promise.

2 Kings 2:14 shows Elisha striking the water with Elijah's cloak after his departure — a type of believers doing Jesus' works after He goes to the Father.

Acts 19:11 Parallel

In Acts 19:12, Paul's handkerchiefs heal the sick—an even 'greater' work than Jesus did, showing the promise in action.

Acts 5:16 Parallel

In Acts 5:16, all the sick are healed by the apostles—another direct fulfillment of believers doing Jesus' healing works.

Acts 3:16 Parallel

In Acts 3:16, Peter heals a lame man by faith in Jesus' name—a clear example of a believer doing the works Jesus did.

Acts 2:43 Parallel

In Acts 2:43, wonders and signs performed through the apostles directly fulfill Jesus' promise that believers would do His works.

Luke 9:1 Parallel

In Luke 9:1, Jesus gives the Twelve power over demons and disease—demonstrating believers doing His works even before Pentecost.

In Matthew 11:5, Jesus lists the specific works He did—blind see, lame walk—which He promises believers will also do.

2 Kings 2:9 Typology

2 Kings 2:9 has Elisha asking for a double portion of Elijah's spirit, prefiguring believers empowered to do greater works after Jesus' ascension.

Acts 6:7 Parallel

Acts 6:7 reports the word spreading and disciples multiplying—fulfillment of 'greater works' through growth of the church.

Acts 4:4 Parallel

Acts 4:4 notes 5,000 believers, showing church growth as a 'greater work' through the apostles' ministry.

Acts 2:41 Parallel

Acts 2:41 records 3,000 added to the church—a spiritual harvest, part of the 'greater works' Jesus promised through evangelism.