John 3:26

And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.

Cross-references

John 3:22 Historical context

John 3:22 states Jesus was baptizing — this report directly follows that event, with disciples noting the crowds going to Jesus.

John 1:7 Parallel

John 1:7 states John came to witness to Jesus — his disciples' jealousy contradicts his very mission to point others to Christ.

John 1:15 Parallel

John 1:7 defines John's purpose as bearing witness to the Light — his disciples' complaint reveals they missed this mission.

In John 1:26-36, John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the one he was preparing for — now his disciples see the crowds going to Jesus, confirming that testimony.

John 12:19 Parallel

John 12:19 states 'the world has gone after him' — directly mirroring the complaint in John 3:26 that 'everyone is coming to him.'

John 1:38 Parallel

John 1:38 records disciples leaving John to follow Jesus — the very shift that prompts the complaint here that 'all are going to him'.

John 4:1 Historical context

John 4:1 shows the ripple effect of Jesus' growing popularity — the Pharisees take notice, escalating the tension hinted at in John 3:26.

John 5:33 Allusion

In John 5:33, Jesus cites John the Baptist's testimony as a witness to his identity — linking back to the very ministry that caused concern in John 3:26.

John 10:40 Historical context

John 10:40 shows Jesus returning to the very place where John baptized, symbolically connecting to the beginning of his ministry mentioned in John 3:26.

John 10:41 Parallel

John 10:41 records people confirming that John's testimony about Jesus was accurate — vindicating John's role and addressing the concern in John 3:26.

James 4:6 Parallel

James 4:6 says God opposes the proud — the disciples' complaint stems from pride, contrasting with the humility God requires.

Numbers 11:26-29 parallels John's disciples' jealousy: Joshua complains to Moses about rival prophets, just as John's disciples complain about Jesus. Moses' humble response prefigures John's.

James 4:5 Parallel

James 4:5 speaks of the spirit that envies, highlighting the sinful jealousy that John's disciples harbored toward Jesus.

James 3:14-18 contrasts bitter envy with heavenly wisdom — the envy of John's disciples exemplifies the earthly wisdom condemned.

Galatians 5:21 lists 'envyings' as a work of the flesh, explicitly condemning the attitude shown by John's disciples.

Galatians 5:20 lists 'emulations' (jealousy) as a work of the flesh, directly paralleling the envy John's disciples display.

In 1 Corinthians 3:3-5, Paul rebukes partisan jealousy over leaders, mirroring John's disciples' complaint about Jesus' growing ministry.

Acts 19:27 Parallel

Acts 19:27 shows the silversmiths fearing loss of trade and reputation — just as John's disciples here fear their own ministry is being eclipsed.

Acts 19:26 Parallel

Acts 19:26 reports Paul turning 'a great many people' from idols — a parallel to the crowds leaving John's ministry for Jesus.

Luke 7:18 Parallel

Luke 7:18 also shows John's disciples reporting to him about Jesus — a direct parallel to this report that 'all are going to him'.

Numbers 11:28 has Joshua telling Moses to stop unauthorized prophesying — directly parallel to John's disciples complaining about Jesus baptizing without John's permission.

Mark 1:37 Parallel

In Mark 1:37, people seek Jesus just as 'all are going to him' here — both verses capture the crowd's attraction to Jesus.