John 6:6
And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.
Cross-references
Genesis 22:1
Parallel
Genesis 22:1 describes God testing Abraham, mirroring Jesus testing Philip's faith here.
Deuteronomy 8:2
Parallel
Deuteronomy 8:2 says God tested Israel to know their heart, similar to Jesus testing Philip.
Deuteronomy 8:16
Parallel
Deuteronomy 8:16 connects testing with manna provision, paralleling the bread test here.
Ezekiel 37:3
Parallel
In Ezekiel 37:3, God asks a question he already knows the answer to, testing Ezekiel — mirroring Jesus' test of Philip here.
Deuteronomy 13:3
Parallel
Deuteronomy 13:3 states God tests to know love for Him, echoing the purpose of Jesus' test.
2 Chronicles 32:31
Parallel
In 2 Chronicles 32:31, God tests Hezekiah by leaving him, similar to Jesus testing Philip here — both reveal what is in the heart.