John 14:17

Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

Cross-references

John 14:16 Parallel

John 14:16 introduces the 'another Helper' Jesus promises — the Spirit of truth in 14:17 is that Helper who dwells with believers forever.

John 14:23 Parallel

John 14:23 connects loving Jesus to the Father and Son making their home with believers — echoing the Spirit's indwelling in 14:17 as divine presence.

John 16:13 Parallel

John 16:13 further describes the 'Spirit of truth' guiding into truth, expanding on the role in John 14:17.

John 15:26 Parallel

John 15:26 explicitly names the 'Spirit of truth' and the Comforter, directly echoing John 14:17's description.

John 16:7 Parallel

In John 16:7, Jesus clarifies that the Spirit's coming depends on His departure, directly continuing the teaching about the Helper's arrival.

John 7:39 Historical context

John 7:39 explains that the Spirit had not yet been given until Jesus was glorified, providing the timeline for this promise of the Spirit's indwelling.

Romans 8:14 Parallel

Romans 8:14 says those led by the Spirit are God's children — the same indwelling Spirit from John 14:17 leads believers.

Romans 8:9 Parallel

Romans 8:9 states that the Spirit of God dwells in believers, directly parallel to John 14:17's promise of the Spirit of truth dwelling in them.

1 Corinthians 2:14 states the natural man cannot receive spiritual things, directly paralleling the world's inability to receive the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 3:16 declares believers are God's temple because His Spirit dwells in them — directly parallel to John 14:17's indwelling Spirit.

In 1 Corinthians 6:19, the same Spirit who dwells in believers is called the temple of the Holy Spirit, directly echoing Jesus' promise of the indwelling Spirit.

2 Corinthians 6:16 applies the temple metaphor to God dwelling in believers, which the Spirit of truth fulfills in John 14:17.

Galatians 4:6 says God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts—fulfilling Jesus' promise of the indwelling Spirit in John 14:17.

1 John 2:27 Parallel

1 John 2:27 speaks of the anointing that abides and teaches, mirroring the indwelling Spirit of truth.

Ephesians 2:22 says believers are built into a dwelling for God by the Spirit, connecting to the Spirit's indwelling role in John 14:17.

Colossians 1:27 reveals 'Christ in you' as the mystery—the same indwelling presence Jesus promised as the Spirit of truth in John 14:17.

2 Timothy 1:14 explicitly mentions the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, reinforcing the same indwelling promise from John 14:17.

Romans 8:13 Parallel

Romans 8:13 teaches that by the indwelling Spirit (John 14:17) believers put to death sin — showing the Spirit's transformative power.

Romans 8:11 Parallel

Romans 8:11 links the indwelling Spirit (same as John 14:17) to future resurrection — expanding the promise to include bodily life.

1 John 3:24 Parallel

1 John 3:24 states we know God abides by the Spirit He gave, directly linking to the Spirit's indwelling in John 14:17.

1 John 4:4 Contrast

1 John 4:4 declares the greater One dwells in believers, contrasting the world who does not receive Him—as in John 14:17.

1 John 4:6 Citation

1 John 4:6 uses the exact phrase 'spirit of truth' in a context of discernment, echoing John 14:17.

Ezekiel 36:27 promises God will put his Spirit within believers to enable obedience — fulfilled in the indwelling Spirit of truth in John 14:17.

Isaiah 59:21 promises God's Spirit will remain with his people forever — directly echoed in John 14:17's promise of the indwelling Spirit of truth.

1 John 4:13 Allusion

1 John 4:13 says we know we abide because God gave us His Spirit, directly echoing the indwelling Spirit promise of John 14:17.

1 John 5:6 Parallel

In 1 John 5:6, the Spirit is called 'the truth' itself, reinforcing the identity of the Spirit of truth promised here.

Titus 3:6 Parallel

Titus 3:6 describes the Holy Spirit poured out richly on believers through Christ, directly echoing the promise of the Spirit indwelling us.

Exodus 29:45 shows God dwelling among Israel in the tabernacle—a type of the Spirit's permanent indwelling in believers from John 14:17.

Ephesians 1:13 identifies the Holy Spirit as the seal of belief, confirming the indwelling promised here after hearing the gospel.

Luke 24:49 Parallel

In Luke 24:49, Jesus promises the same Spirit as 'power from on high,' linking the indwelling to the coming Pentecost event.

Isaiah 11:2 Typology

Isaiah 11:2 describes the Spirit resting on the Messiah—the same Spirit of truth who later indwells believers per John 14:17.

Ephesians 1:17 Related theme

Ephesians 1:17 asks for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, a different aspect of the same Spirit who is the Spirit of truth here.

Matthew 10:20 speaks of the Spirit of the Father speaking through believers, the same Spirit of truth, but emphasizes speech rather than indwelling.

Haggai 2:5 Parallel

In Haggai 2:5, God's Spirit similarly remains among His people after the exile, echoing the promise of the Spirit's indwelling presence here.

Isaiah 57:15 Related theme

Isaiah 57:15 describes God dwelling with the contrite and lowly — a parallel to the Spirit of truth dwelling with believers in John 14:17.