John 4:23

Lighthouse Bible 2006

But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship him.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know also, my God, that you examine the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy your people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto you.

Psalm 147:11

The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

Psalm 17:1

​Hear the right, O LORD, attend to my cry, give ear to my prayer, that does not go out of deceitful lips.

Psalm 32:2

Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.

Psalm 51:6

Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part you shall make me to know wisdom.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Song of Solomon 2:14

O my dove, who are in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the steps, let me see your form, let me hear your voice; for sweet is your voice, and your form is comely.

Isaiah 10:20

And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and those that are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again lean upon him that struck them; but shall lean upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.

Isaiah 29:13

Therefore the Lord said, Seeing that this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honor me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Isaiah 43:21

This people have I formed for myself; they shall show forth my praise.

Isaiah 58:2

Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, like a nation that did righteousness, and did not forsake the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.

Jeremiah 3:10

And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah has not turned to me with her whole heart, but deceitfully, says the LORD.

Jeremiah 4:2

And you shall swear, The LORD lives, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.

Ezekiel 22:30

And I sought for a man among them that would build up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land that I should not destroy it: but I found none.

John 1:17

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

John 12:23

And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour has come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

John 16:2

They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time is coming, that whoever kills you will think that he does God service.

John 16:32

Behold, the hour is coming, yea, has now come, that you shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

John 4:21

Jesus said to her, Woman, believe me, the hour is coming, when you shall neither in this mountain, nor even at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

John 5:25

Truly, truly, I say to you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and those who hear shall live.

John 5:28

Do not marvel at this: for the hour is coming, in which all who are in the graves shall hear his voice,

Romans 1:9

For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;

Romans 8:15

For you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but you have received the Spirit of adoption, by which we cry out, Abba, Father.

Romans 8:26

Likewise the Spirit also helps our weaknesses: for we do not know what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Galatians 4:6

And because you are sons, God has sent out the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying out, Abba, Father.

Ephesians 6:18

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching concerning these things with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Philippians 3:3

For we are the circumcision who worship God in the spirit and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh,

Joshua 24:14

Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve the LORD.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

1 Samuel 12:24

Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great are the things he has done for you.