John 15:15

Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

Cross-references

John 15:20 Parallel

John 15:20 recalls that a servant is not greater than his master — contrasting the new 'friends' status with the old servant warning.

John 13:16 Parallel

John 13:16 states the same servant-not-greater principle — here Jesus uses it to highlight their upgraded status as friends.

John 17:6-8 restates that Jesus revealed the Father's words to the disciples — directly echoing the 'made known' theme here.

John 17:26 Parallel

John 17:26 continues the same idea: Jesus making the Father known to His disciples, paralleling the full disclosure promised here.

John 5:20 Parallel

In John 5:20, the Father shows the Son all He does — the same complete revelation the Son then shares with His disciples as friends in John 15:15.

John 3:32 Parallel

In John 3:32, Jesus testifies to what He has seen and heard from heaven — the same divine revelation He now fully shares with His disciples as friends.

John 8:26 Parallel

In John 8:26, Jesus declares to the world what He has heard from the Father — the same divine message He fully reveals to His disciples as friends.

John 12:49 Parallel

In John 12:49, Jesus emphasizes He speaks only what the Father commanded — the same authoritative message He now fully shares with His disciples as friends.

John 16:12 Parallel

In John 16:12, Jesus says He still has many things to tell them — showing that John 15:15's 'all' refers to their present need, not exhaustive revelation.

John 16:23 Parallel

In John 16:23, Jesus promises direct access to the Father in prayer — a privilege of the friendship relationship established in John 15:15.

Romans 16:25 speaks of the mystery hidden long ages but now revealed — matching Jesus making everything known to his friends.

Romans 16:26 continues: the mystery now disclosed through prophetic writings — same theme of revealed knowledge.

1 Corinthians 2:9-12 describes the Spirit revealing God's hidden wisdom — parallel to Jesus revealing all he heard from the Father.

Ephesians 1:9 says God made known the mystery of his will — directly parallels Jesus' full disclosure to his friends.

Ephesians 3:5 notes the mystery now revealed to apostles and prophets — same revelation Jesus gives his friends.

Colossians 1:26 calls it the mystery hidden for ages but now revealed to saints — echoes Jesus' revelation to his friends.

Philemon 1:16 says Onesimus is no longer a slave but a brother — mirroring the move from servant to friend here.

Genesis 18:17-19 shows God sharing His plans with Abraham, whom Scripture calls God's friend — mirroring Jesus sharing all with His friends.

James 2:23 Allusion

James 2:23 calls Abraham 'God's friend' — the same term Jesus uses for His disciples here, linking OT faith to NT friendship.

Matthew 13:11 says the secrets of the kingdom are given to the disciples — paralleling the privileged knowledge Jesus shares with His friends here.

Amos 3:7 Contrast

Amos 3:7 describes revelation to God's 'servants' the prophets — contrasting with Jesus here who calls His disciples 'friends' instead.

Luke 10:23 Parallel

In Luke 10:23, Jesus calls the disciples blessed for seeing what many prophets longed to see — the same privileged revelation he gives his friends.

Psalm 25:14 Parallel

Psalm 25:14 says the LORD confides in those who fear Him — the same principle of revealing His covenant to His friends echoed here.

Exodus 33:11 describes God speaking to Moses face to face, as to a friend — typology of the friendship Jesus extends to disciples.

1 Samuel 20:2 shows Jonathan saying his father Saul discloses all his plans to him — a parallel to Jesus revealing all to His friends.

2 Kings 4:27 has Elisha admitting the Lord hid a matter from him — contrasting with Jesus who reveals all He heard from the Father.

In 2 Chronicles 20:7, Abraham is called God's friend — the same term Jesus uses for His disciples here.

Romans 1:1 Contrast

In Romans 1:1, Paul calls himself a servant of Christ — contrasting with Jesus's declaration that his disciples are no longer servants but friends.

In Proverbs 3:32, the upright are taken into God's confidence — Jesus extends that same intimacy to His disciples.

Isaiah 41:8 Allusion

In Isaiah 41:8, Abraham is again called God's friend — reinforcing the OT background for Jesus calling His disciples friends.

Job 15:8 Contrast

In Job 15:8, Eliphaz sarcastically asks if Job has access to God's council — but Jesus says His friends truly know the Father's counsel.

In 1 Corinthians 2:16, believers are said to have the mind of Christ — echoing Jesus's claim to have made known everything from the Father.

Galatians 4:6 speaks of receiving the Spirit of sonship, calling God 'Abba' — a parallel shift from servant to child/friend.

Deuteronomy 29:29 says secret things belong to God — contrasting with Jesus who reveals everything He heard from the Father.

In 2 Chronicles 9:2, Solomon answers all the queen's questions — a parallel to Jesus revealing everything from the Father to His friends.

In Proverbs 18:24, a faithful friend sticks closer than a brother — Jesus embodies that friendship, calling His disciples friends.

1 Kings 1:27 shows Nathan expecting King David to inform his servants — contrasting with Jesus' statement that servants don't know master's plans.

Daniel 2:23 Parallel

In Daniel 2:23, Daniel thanks God for revealing mysteries — a parallel to Jesus making known all He heard from the Father to His disciples.

Acts 20:27 Parallel

Acts 20:27 shows Paul declaring the whole counsel of God — echoing Jesus' full disclosure to his friends here.