John 5:46

For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.

Cross-reference

John 5:39 Parallel

In John 5:39, Jesus says the Scriptures (Moses) bear witness of Him, yet they search them without believing — directly reinforcing 5:46's point.

John 5:38 Parallel

In John 5:38, Jesus says they do not have God's word abiding because they don't believe the one He sent — the same unbelief as not believing Moses' writings.

John 1:45 Parallel

John 1:45 directly says Moses in the Law wrote about Jesus, echoing Jesus’ own claim.

Genesis 12:3 promises all nations blessed through Abraham’s offspring, a messianic prophecy fulfilled in Christ.

Galatians 3:24 explains the law was a tutor to lead us to Christ, confirming that Moses wrote of Him.

Acts 26:22 Parallel

In Acts 26:22, Paul affirms he preaches only what Moses and prophets said — echoing Jesus' claim that Moses wrote of him.

Deuteronomy 18:19 Prophetic fulfillment

In Deuteronomy 18:19, God warns against ignoring that prophet — underscoring Christ's authority foretold by Moses.

Deuteronomy 18:18 Prophetic fulfillment

In Deuteronomy 18:18, God will raise a prophet like Moses who speaks His words — clearly referring to Jesus.

Deuteronomy 18:15 Prophetic fulfillment

In Deuteronomy 18:15, Moses promises a prophet like himself — a direct prophecy of Christ, whom Jesus embodies.

Numbers 24:17 Prophetic fulfillment

In Numbers 24:17, Balaam's star prophecy points to Christ's kingship, a messianic hope Moses recorded.

In Numbers 21:9, the bronze serpent prefigures Christ's crucifixion (John 3:14), illustrating how Moses wrote of him.

Numbers 21:8 recounts the bronze serpent, which Jesus compared to his own lifting up (John 3:14), showing a type of Christ.

Genesis 49:10 prophesies that the scepter will not depart from Judah until Shiloh comes, a messianic prediction.

Genesis 28:14 extends the Abrahamic promise to Jacob, foretelling blessing to all families through his offspring.

Genesis 22:18 reiterates the blessing to all nations through Abraham’s offspring, a key messianic prophecy.

Genesis 18:18 repeats the promise that all nations will be blessed in Abraham, pointing to the Messiah.

Genesis 3:15 is the protoevangelium, prophesying the offspring who crushes the serpent — a clear reference to Christ.

Matthew 11:13 says the Law and Prophets prophesied until John, directly affirming that Moses' writings pointed to Christ.

Luke 24:44 Parallel

Luke 24:44 states everything written about Jesus in the Law of Moses must be fulfilled, directly confirming John 5:46.

Romans 3:21 Parallel

In Romans 3:21, Paul says the Law and Prophets bear witness to righteousness apart from the law — echoing that Moses wrote of Christ.

Hebrews 3:5 Parallel

In Hebrews 3:5, Moses is called a faithful servant testifying to what would be spoken later — showing he pointed to Christ.

Romans 10:4 Parallel

In Romans 10:4, Christ is the goal of the law — showing Moses' writings point to Him, supporting John 5:46.