John 4:20

God's Word

Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain. But you Jews say that people must worship in Jerusalem.”

Cross References

1 Kings 9:3

The Lord said to him, “I have heard your prayer for mercy that you made to me. I have declared that this temple which you have built is holy so that my name may be placed there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.

1 Chronicles 21:26

David built an altar for the Lord there and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. He called on the Lord, and the Lord answered him by ⌞sending⌟ fire from heaven on the altar for burnt offerings.

1 Chronicles 22:1

Then David said, “This is where the Lord God’s temple will be. Israel’s altar for burnt offerings will also be here.”

2 Chronicles 6:6

But now I’ve chosen Jerusalem to be a place for my name; I’ve chosen David to rule my people Israel.’

2 Chronicles 7:12

Then the Lord appeared to him at night. He said to Solomon, “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a temple for sacrifices.

2 Chronicles 7:16

I have chosen and declared this temple holy so that my name may be placed there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.

Psalm 132:13

The Lord has chosen Zion. He wants it for his home.

Psalm 78:68

but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which he loved.

Isaiah 66:1

This is what the Lord says: Heaven is my throne. The earth is my footstool. Where can you build a house or resting place for me?

Luke 9:53

But the people didn’t welcome him, because he was on his way to Jerusalem.

John 4:12

You’re not more important than our ancestor Jacob, are you? He gave us this well. He and his sons and his animals drank water from it.”

Deuteronomy 11:29

When the Lord your God brings you into the land you’re about to enter, recite the blessing from Mount Gerizim and the curse from Mount Ebal.

Deuteronomy 27:12

After you cross the Jordan River, these are the tribes that will stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.