John 3:27
“No one receives anything unless they're given it from heaven,” John replied.
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In The King James Version
John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.
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Cross References
Numbers 17:5The walking stick that belongs to the man I choose will sprout buds, and I will put a stop to the Israelites' constant complaints against you.”
Jeremiah 1:5“I knew exactly who you would be before I created you in your mother's womb; I chose you before you were born to be a prophet to the nations.”
Amos 7:15The Lord took me from following my flock, and the Lord told me, ‘Go, and give my message to my people of Israel.’”
Matthew 25:15To one of them he gave five talents, to another he gave two, and to another one, according to their different abilities. Then he left.
Mark 13:34It's like a man who went away on a journey. He left his house, and gave each of his servants the authority to do what he told them. He told the doorkeeper to stay awake.
Romans 12:6We each have different gifts that vary according to the grace given to us. So if it's speaking for God, then you should do so depending on how much you trust in God.
Matthew Henry on John 3:23-36
John's Testimony to Christ. 22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. 23 And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. 24 For John was not yet cast into prison. 25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying. 26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest… Read the whole commentary →