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John 2:22

What does John 2:22 mean?

A plain-English look at John 2:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What John 2:22 means

This verse describes the disciples' later understanding of Jesus' words about the Temple, which only came "when therefore he was raised from the dead." His resurrection was the key event that illuminated His cryptic prophecy, causing them to remember and believe "the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said." This highlights the retrospective nature of their comprehension and the transformative power of the resurrection in revealing the full truth of Jesus' ministry. It affirms the centrality of the resurrection for understanding Jesus' claims and the veracity of scripture.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he spake this; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he spake this; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So when he had come back again from the dead, the memory of these words came back to the disciples, and they had faith in the holy Writings and in the word which Jesus had said.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

when, then, he was raised out of the dead, his disciples remembered that he said this to them, and they believed the Writing, and the word that Jesus said.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

When therefore he was risen again from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this: and they believed the scripture and the word that Jesus had said.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

When therefore he was raised from among [the] dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had spoken.

Context

This verse describes the disciples' later, post-resurrection understanding of Jesus' prophecy from verse 19. It highlights the importance of the resurrection as the event that clarifies Jesus' seemingly obscure statements, allowing the disciples to truly believe both the scripture and Jesus' own words. This serves as a concluding thought for the Temple cleansing narrative, emphasizing the prophetic nature of Jesus' words and preparing for the broader theme of belief in Him.

v.21But he spake of the temple of his body.

v.22This passage

v.23Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, during the feast, many believed on his name, beholding his signs which he did.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 12:16

    These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

  • Luke 24:7

    saying that the Son of man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

  • Luke 24:44

    And he said unto them, These are my words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must needs be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me.

  • John 14:26

    But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.

  • Acts 11:16

    And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

  • Psalms 16:10

    For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol; Neither wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption.

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