John 6:68

Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

Cross-references

John 6:40 Parallel

In John 6:40, Jesus promises eternal life to believers — the very 'words of eternal life' Peter acknowledges here.

John 6:63 Parallel

In John 6:63, Jesus says his words are spirit and life — the source of the eternal life Peter attributes to his words.

John 6:27 Parallel

In John 6:27, Jesus teaches about food for eternal life—same chapter context; Peter's confession directly responds to that teaching.

John 5:24 Parallel

In John 5:24, Jesus states that hearing his word brings eternal life — reinforcing Peter's confession about the words of eternal life.

John 10:28 Parallel

In John 10:28, Jesus promises eternal life and security to his sheep—the very life Peter says his words possess.

John 12:50 Parallel

In John 12:50, Jesus says his command leads to eternal life—Peter's confession echoes that Jesus' words are that life.

John 14:6 Parallel

In John 14:6, Jesus declares he is the way, truth, and life—directly supporting Peter's claim that he alone has eternal life.

John 17:8 Parallel

In John 17:8, Jesus says disciples accepted his words as from God—Peter's confession here is a prime example of that acceptance.

John 4:42 Parallel

In John 4:42, Samaritans call Jesus 'Savior of the world'—affirming that he alone gives eternal life, as Peter says.

John 5:40 Contrast

In John 5:40, Jesus laments that people refuse to come to him for life — the opposite of Peter's 'to whom shall we go?'

John 15:4 Parallel

In John 15:4, Jesus commands abiding in him for fruitfulness—Peter's 'to whom shall we go?' shows commitment to remain.

In 1 John 5:11-12, eternal life is in the Son alone — confirming Peter's declaration that only Jesus has the words of eternal life.

Psalm 73:25 Allusion

In Psalm 73:25, the psalmist expresses exclusive devotion — 'Whom have I in heaven but you?' — echoing Peter's 'to whom shall we go?'

Acts 4:12 Parallel

In Acts 4:12, Peter declares salvation only in Jesus — the same exclusive claim as his earlier 'to whom shall we go?'

Luke 22:28 Parallel

In Luke 22:28, Jesus commends disciples for staying with him through trials—echoing Peter's declaration of loyalty here.

Philippians 2:16 uses 'word of life' — directly echoing Peter's confession that Jesus has the words of eternal life.

1 John 2:25 Related theme

1 John 2:25 states the promise of eternal life — directly linking to Jesus' words of eternal life.

In Matthew 19:16, a man asks what good deed gains eternal life—contrasting with Peter's recognition that Jesus Himself has the words of eternal life.

Acts 5:20 Allusion

In Acts 5:20, the apostles are told to speak the message of life — the same 'words of eternal life' Peter acknowledged.

Romans 6:23 Related theme

Romans 6:23 defines eternal life as God's gift in Christ — connecting to Jesus offering eternal life through his words.

James 1:21 Related theme

James 1:21 urges receiving the implanted word that saves souls — echoing that Jesus' words give eternal life.