John 14:13
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Cross-references
In John 14:6, Jesus is the only way to the Father — this grounds why prayer in his name gives access and brings glory.
John 14:14 restates the same promise about asking in Jesus' name, reinforcing the condition and assurance.
In John 16:26, Jesus clarifies that they will ask in his name directly, not needing his intercession — highlighting their new access.
In John 16:23, the same promise is repeated with emphasis on asking the Father directly in Jesus' name after his resurrection.
In John 15:16, the promise is tied to chosenness and fruit-bearing — asking in Jesus' name is for bearing lasting fruit.
John 10:30 states the unity of Father and Son, which is the basis for how asking in Jesus' name glorifies the Father.
John 13:31 declares God is glorified in the Son — the same purpose Jesus gives for answering prayers in His name in John 14:13.
In John 15:7, the promise is conditioned on abiding in Christ and his words abiding in us — deepening the relationship required for answered prayer.
John 5:19 reveals the Son's dependence on the Father, grounding why asking in Jesus' name glorifies the Father.
John 7:39 explains the Spirit wasn't given until Jesus was glorified — directly tied to the glorification context of John 14:13's promise.
John 17:4, Jesus glorified the Father by completing His work — the same glorification that results from prayers asked in Jesus' name.
John 12:44, belief in Jesus is belief in the Father — the same unity that validates prayer in Jesus' name so the Father is glorified.
In Ephesians 2:18, through Christ we both have access to the Father — the same access that makes prayer in Jesus' name effective.
In 1 John 5:14, asking according to God's will is the key — directly parallel to asking in Jesus' name, both define the scope of answered prayer.
In Ephesians 3:12, through faith in Christ we approach God with confidence — echoing the boldness of asking in his name.
Phil 2:9-11 exalts Jesus' name above every name — the authority behind the promise of prayer in His name in John 14:13.
In Colossians 3:17, everything done in Jesus' name includes prayer — broadening the principle to all of life with thanksgiving.
In Hebrews 7:25, Jesus' ongoing intercession supports the promise that he will do whatever we ask in his name.
In 1 John 3:22, receiving what we ask is tied to keeping commands — a condition that complements Jesus' promise to do whatever we ask in his name.
Matthew 18:19 promises that two agreeing on anything in prayer will be done — a strong parallel teaching on answered prayer.
2 Cor 12:8-10 shows Paul's prayer for removal of thorn denied — contrasting with the promise that whatever is asked in Jesus' name will be done, yet grace given.
Ephesians 3:20 celebrates God's ability to do far more than we ask — expanding the scope of what Jesus promises here.
Ephesians 5:20 extends 'in Jesus' name' to thanksgiving, complementing the prayer promise here with a related aspect of worship.
Mark 11:24 emphasizes believing that you have received when you pray — a faith condition for answered prayer.
Philippians 2:11 shows the ultimate confession bringing glory to the Father, echoing the purpose clause of the prayer promise here.
Matthew 21:22 adds the condition of believing — all things asked in prayer with faith will be received, similar but not identical.
In Hebrews 13:15, offering praise through Jesus parallels asking in his name — both are acts of worship mediated by Christ.
In James 5:16, prayer is powerful and effective — reinforcing that asking in Jesus' name brings results, though adding confession and righteousness.
In 1 Peter 2:5, offering spiritual sacrifices through Jesus mirrors asking in his name — both are priestly acts of faith.
Luke 11:9 repeats the ask-seek-knock promise from Matthew, a general prayer encouragement without the name-of-Jesus focus.
In Ephesians 3:21, glory is given to God — matching the purpose of prayer in Jesus' name: that the Father be glorified.
Mark 11:23 teaches faith moves mountains when you speak — a parallel on prayer's power through belief, though not specifically 'in my name'.
James 1:5 applies the asking promise specifically to wisdom — narrowing the general promise to a particular need.
Matthew 7:7 gives a general promise of asking, seeking, knocking — without the specific 'in my name' condition found here.