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John 20:17-18

17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”

18 Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her.

Cross References for John 20:17-18

1 Corinthians 8:6 - yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; an... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:6

John 14:6 - Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except thr... Click to read the verse John 14:6 Click to read the verse John 14:6

Hosea 9:17 - My God will reject them because they have not obeyed him; they will be wanderers among the nati... Click to read the verse Hosea 9:17 Click to read the verse Hosea 9:17

2 Corinthians 6:18 - “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:18 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:18

Luke 8:21 - He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” Click to read the verse Luke 8:21 Click to read the verse Luke 8:21

Genesis 17:7-8 - I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants... Click to read the verse Genesis 17:7-8 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:7-8

Hebrews 11:16 - Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:16 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:16

Ephesians 1:3 - Spiritual Blessings in Christ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:3

Matthew 25:40 - “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these bro... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:40 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:40

Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you... Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:10

Hebrews 8:10 - This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I... Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:10 Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:10

John 15:15 - I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, ... Click to read the verse John 15:15 Click to read the verse John 15:15

2 Corinthians 1:3 - The God of All Comfort Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:3 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:3

Psalms 103:13 - As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; Click to read the verse Psalms 103:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:13

Psalms 63:1 - Psalm 63 A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. O God, you are my God, earnestly... Click to read the verse Psalms 63:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 63:1

John 18:11 - Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” Click to read the verse John 18:11 Click to read the verse John 18:11

Romans 8:15 - For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spi... Click to read the verse Romans 8:15 Click to read the verse Romans 8:15

Psalms 48:14 - For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end. Click to read the verse Psalms 48:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 48:14

Psalms 68:18 - When you ascended on high, you led captives in your train; you received gifts from men, even fr... Click to read the verse Psalms 68:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 68:18

Luke 24:51 - While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Click to read the verse Luke 24:51 Click to read the verse Luke 24:51

Ephesians 1:17 - I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spir... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:17

John 2:16 - To those who sold doves he said, “Get these out of here! How dare you turn my Father’s house in... Click to read the verse John 2:16 Click to read the verse John 2:16

Philippians 4:19 - And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Click to read the verse Philippians 4:19 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:19

John 20:27 - Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it int... Click to read the verse John 20:27 Click to read the verse John 20:27

Hebrews 2:11 - Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:11

2 Kings 4:29 - Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tuck your cloak into your belt, take my staff in your hand and run. If ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:29 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:29

John 14:2 - In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there... Click to read the verse John 14:2 Click to read the verse John 14:2

Ephesians 1:5 - he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasu... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:5

Jeremiah 32:38 - They will be my people, and I will be their God. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 32:38 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 32:38

Jeremiah 31:33 - “This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord.... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:33 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:33

Revelation 21:7 - He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son. Click to read the verse Revelation 21:7 Click to read the verse Revelation 21:7

Revelation 21:3 - And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he w... Click to read the verse Revelation 21:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 21:3

Psalms 22:10 - From birth I was cast upon you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God. Click to read the verse Psalms 22:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:10

Luke 12:30 - For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. Click to read the verse Luke 12:30 Click to read the verse Luke 12:30

1 Peter 1:3 - Praise to God for a Living Hope Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In hi... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:3

Jeremiah 31:1 - “At that time,” declares the Lord, “I will be the God of all the clans of Israel, and they will... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:1 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:1

2 Peter 1:17 - For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majesti... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:17 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:17

1 John 3:2 - Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But ... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:2 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:2

Matthew 6:9 - “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Click to read the verse Matthew 6:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:9

Hebrews 1:9 - You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above y... Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:9

Psalms 45:7 - You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your com... Click to read the verse Psalms 45:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 45:7

Matthew 12:50 - For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” Click to read the verse Matthew 12:50 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:50

Hebrews 2:11-13 - Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:11-13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:11-13

Romans 1:7 - To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God ou... Click to read the verse Romans 1:7 Click to read the verse Romans 1:7

John 17:11 - I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. ... Click to read the verse John 17:11 Click to read the verse John 17:11

Acts 1:2 - until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to t... Click to read the verse Acts 1:2 Click to read the verse Acts 1:2

Micah 5:4 - He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of... Click to read the verse Micah 5:4 Click to read the verse Micah 5:4

Colossians 1:12 - giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:12

Galatians 3:26 - Sons of God You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, Click to read the verse Galatians 3:26 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:26

Romans 8:29 - For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:29 Click to read the verse Romans 8:29

2 Corinthians 11:31 - The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever, knows that I am not lying. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:31 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:31

Psalms 89:26 - He will call out to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock my Savior.’ Click to read the verse Psalms 89:26 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:26

1 Thessalonians 3:11 - Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:11 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:11

Psalms 43:4 - Then will I go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight. I will praise you with the h... Click to read the verse Psalms 43:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 43:4

Mark 16:19 - After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right ha... Click to read the verse Mark 16:19 Click to read the verse Mark 16:19

Matthew 6:6 - But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Th... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:6

Luke 10:4 - Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road. Click to read the verse Luke 10:4 Click to read the verse Luke 10:4

2 Kings 7:9 - Then they said to each other, “We’re not doing right. This is a day of good news and we are kee... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 7:9 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 7:9

John 13:1 - Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the tim... Click to read the verse John 13:1 Click to read the verse John 13:1

Psalms 22:22 - I will declare your name to my brothers; in the congregation I will praise you. Click to read the verse Psalms 22:22 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:22

Romans 15:6 - so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse Romans 15:6 Click to read the verse Romans 15:6

Psalms 24:3 - Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? Click to read the verse Psalms 24:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 24:3

Psalms 31:14 - But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” Click to read the verse Psalms 31:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 31:14

Psalms 16:6 - The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. Click to read the verse Psalms 16:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 16:6

John 17:5 - And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began. Click to read the verse John 17:5 Click to read the verse John 17:5

Matthew 28:10 - Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there the... Click to read the verse Matthew 28:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 28:10

Ephesians 4:8-10 - This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:8-10 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:8-10

Galatians 4:6-7 - Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out,... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:6-7 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:6-7

Ephesians 4:9 - (What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions? Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:9

John 17:25 - “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have ... Click to read the verse John 17:25 Click to read the verse John 17:25

Ephesians 4:6 - one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:6

John 16:28 - I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the ... Click to read the verse John 16:28 Click to read the verse John 16:28

John 13:3 - Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God an... Click to read the verse John 13:3 Click to read the verse John 13:3

Zechariah 13:7-9 - The Shepherd Struck, the Sheep Scattered “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 13:7-9 Click to read the verse Zechariah 13:7-9

Ezekiel 36:28 - You will live in the land I gave your forefathers; you will be my people, and I will be your God. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:28 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:28

Ezekiel 37:27 - My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be my people. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 37:27 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 37:27

Romans 8:14-17 - because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Click to read the verse Romans 8:14-17 Click to read the verse Romans 8:14-17

Zechariah 11:4 - Two Shepherds This is what the Lord my God says: “Pasture the flock marked for slaughter. Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:4 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:4

Matthew 28:7 - Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you i... Click to read the verse Matthew 28:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 28:7

Mark 3:34 - Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, “Here are my mother and my brot... Click to read the verse Mark 3:34 Click to read the verse Mark 3:34

John 1:12-13 - Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become chi... Click to read the verse John 1:12-13 Click to read the verse John 1:12-13

John 14:28 - “You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be... Click to read the verse John 14:28 Click to read the verse John 14:28

John 7:33 - Jesus said, “I am with you for only a short time, and then I go to the one who sent me. Click to read the verse John 7:33 Click to read the verse John 7:33

Ephesians 1:17-23 - I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spir... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:17-23 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:17-23

Matthew 28:9-10 - Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped... Click to read the verse Matthew 28:9-10 Click to read the verse Matthew 28:9-10

Luke 24:49-51 - I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been cl... Click to read the verse Luke 24:49-51 Click to read the verse Luke 24:49-51