John 6:37

All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Cross-references

John 6:39 Parallel

John 6:39 expands on the same promise: Jesus will lose none of those given to Him, but raise them up — reinforcing the security of the coming.

John 6:44 Parallel

In John 6:44, the Father draws people to Jesus, explaining the mechanism behind the giving described in John 6:37.

John 6:45 Parallel

John 6:45 explains how the Father gives — by teaching, so that everyone who hears and learns comes to Jesus, fulfilling this verse.

John 6:65 Parallel

John 6:65 reiterates that no one can come unless the Father grants it, emphasizing the divine initiative behind the giving in John 6:37.

John 6:35 Parallel

In John 6:35, Jesus declares himself the bread of life — the content of the promise that those who come will never be cast out.

John 6:40 Parallel

John 6:40 defines the Father's will — that everyone who believes in the Son has eternal life — echoing the gift and coming in 6:37.

John 17:24 Parallel

John 17:24 shows the ultimate goal for those given: to be with Jesus and see His glory—the final fulfillment of not being cast out.

John 17:11 Parallel

In John 17:11, Jesus prays for the given ones to be kept in God's name, extending the promise of never being cast out to divine protection.

John 17:9 Parallel

John 17:9 reveals that Jesus prays specifically for those given to Him, not for the world—highlighting their unique relationship.

John 17:8 Parallel

In John 17:8, the given ones receive Jesus' words, showing that coming to Jesus includes accepting His teaching.

John 17:6 Parallel

John 17:6 describes the same group—those given by the Father out of the world—and adds that Jesus manifested God's name to them.

John 17:2 Parallel

In John 17:2, the Father gives authority to Jesus to give eternal life to all those given to Him—revealing the purpose behind the giving in John 6:37.

John 10:29 Parallel

John 10:28 also declares that no one can snatch the given ones from Jesus' hand, reinforcing the security promised in John 6:37.

John 10:28 Parallel

In John 10:28, Jesus gives eternal life and promises that His sheep will never perish—strengthening the 'never cast out' assurance of John 6:37.

John 9:34 Contrast

John 9:34 shows the Pharisees casting out the healed man, a stark contrast to Jesus' promise in John 6:37 that he will never cast out those who come to him.

John 10:26 Contrast

John 10:26 explains unbelief as not being among Jesus' sheep — the reverse of 6:37's assurance that the Father's gift results in coming.

John 5:40 Contrast

John 5:40 highlights human refusal to come to Christ — the opposite of the divine guarantee in 6:37 that the Father's gift ensures coming.

John 17:12 Parallel

John 17:12 shows Jesus guarding those given by the Father — fulfilling the promise in 6:37 that he will never cast them out.

John 7:37 Parallel

John 7:37 extends a universal invitation to come and drink — complementing the specific promise in 6:37 that all given by the Father will come.

Ephesians 2:4-10 explains that the Father's giving is by grace through faith — we are saved and created for good works, not of ourselves.

Titus 3:3-7 describes salvation by God's mercy, regeneration, and justification by grace — the basis for the Father's giving and our coming to Jesus in John 6:37.

Philippians 1:29 shows that believing in Christ is a gift granted by God — parallel to the Father giving people to Jesus in John 6:37.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 says God chose you for salvation through sanctification — explaining the Father's giving and the Spirit's work in bringing people to Jesus.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 says God called you through the gospel to obtain Christ's glory — the purpose of the Father's giving and the coming in John 6:37.

1 Timothy 1:16 presents Paul's conversion as an example of Christ's perfect patience — Jesus received the worst sinner, proving He will never cast out any who come.

Isaiah 1:18 Parallel

Isaiah 1:18 is God's invitation to come and be cleansed from sin — a parallel to Jesus' invitation in John 6:37 for all who come will never be cast out.

Luke 23:40-43 shows the repentant thief coming to Jesus and being promised paradise — a vivid example of the 'never cast out' promise in action.

Matthew 11:28 records Jesus' own call to the weary to come to Him — the same invitation and promise of rest aligns with not casting out.

Isaiah 55:7 Parallel

Isaiah 55:7 calls the wicked to return for abundant pardon — Jesus' invitation to come reflects that same divine mercy and willingness to receive.

In Hebrews 7:25, Jesus' eternal intercession saves completely those who draw near — grounding the 'never cast out' promise in his ongoing priestly work.

2 Timothy 1:9 Related theme

2 Timothy 1:9 traces salvation to God's eternal purpose and grace — the same divine initiative behind those the Father gives in John 6:37.

1 John 2:19 Parallel

1 John 2:19 shows that those who leave were never truly of us — confirming that the Father's gifts to Jesus will never be lost.

Revelation 22:17 echoes Jesus' open invitation for the thirsty to come — the same coming that guarantees never being cast out.

Isaiah 42:3 Allusion

Isaiah 42:3 describes the Servant's gentleness with the weak — Jesus' 'never cast out' fulfills that same tender care for fragile souls.

Isaiah 1:19 Contrast

Isaiah 1:19 offers blessing conditioned on obedience, contrasting with Jesus' unconditional promise to accept all who come — a different approach to divine acceptance.

2 Timothy 2:19 says the Lord knows those who are his — affirming the security of those given to Jesus in John 6:37, and calls for holy living.

Ephesians 2:8 Related theme

Ephesians 2:8 underscores salvation as a gift of grace — complementing John 6:37's promise that all the Father gives will come.

Isaiah 55:3 Parallel

Isaiah 55:3 calls all to come and receive life through the everlasting covenant — parallel to Jesus' invitation to come and never be rejected.