John 4:23

New Century Version

The time is coming when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, and that time is here already. You see, the Father too is actively seeking such people to worship him.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you test people’s hearts. You are happy when people do what is right. I was happy to give all these things, and I gave with an honest heart. Your people gathered here are happy to give to you, and I rejoice to see their giving.

Psalm 147:11

The Lord is pleased with those who respect him, with those who trust his love.

Psalm 17:1

Lord, hear me begging for fairness; listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, because I speak the truth.

Psalm 32:2

Happy is the person whom the Lord does not consider guilty and in whom there is nothing false.

Psalm 51:6

You want me to be completely truthful, so teach me wisdom.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked offer, but he likes the prayers of honest people.

Song of Solomon 2:14

My beloved is like a dove hiding in the cracks of the rock, in the secret places of the cliff. Show me your face, and let me hear your voice. Your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.

Isaiah 10:20

At that time some people will be left alive in Israel from the family of Jacob. They will not continue to depend on the person who defeated them. They will learn truly to depend on the Lord, the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord says: “These people worship me with their mouths, and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship is based on nothing but human rules.

Isaiah 43:21

The people I made will sing songs to praise me.

Isaiah 58:2

They still come every day looking for me and want to learn my ways. They act just like a nation that does what is right, that obeys the commands of its God. They ask me to judge them fairly. They want God to be near them.

Jeremiah 3:10

Israel’s wicked sister didn’t even come back to me with her whole heart, but only pretended,” says the Lord.

Jeremiah 4:2

If you say when you make a promise, ‘As surely as the Lord lives,’ and you can say it in a truthful, honest, and right way, then the nations will be blessed by him, and they will praise him for what he has done.”

Ezekiel 22:30

“I looked for someone to build up the walls and to stand before me where the walls are broken to defend these people so I would not have to destroy them. But I could not find anyone.

John 1:17

The law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

John 12:23

Jesus said to them, “The time has come for the Son of Man to receive his glory.

John 16:2

People will put you out of their synagogues. Yes, the time is coming when those who kill you will think they are offering service to God.

John 16:32

Listen to me; a time is coming when you will be scattered, each to your own home. That time is now here. You will leave me alone, but I am never really alone, because the Father is with me.

John 4:21

Jesus said, “Believe me, woman. The time is coming when neither in Jerusalem nor on this mountain will you actually worship the Father.

John 5:25

I tell you the truth, the time is coming and is already here when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will have life.

John 5:28

Don’t be surprised at this: A time is coming when all who are dead and in their graves will hear his voice.

Romans 1:9

God, whom I serve with my whole heart by telling the Good News about his Son, knows that I always mention you

Romans 8:15

The Spirit we received does not make us slaves again to fear; it makes us children of God. With that Spirit we cry out, “Father.”

Romans 8:26

Also, the Spirit helps us with our weakness. We do not know how to pray as we should. But the Spirit himself speaks to God for us, even begs God for us with deep feelings that words cannot explain.

Galatians 4:6

Since you are God’s children, God sent the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, and the Spirit cries out, “Father.”

Ephesians 6:18

Pray in the Spirit at all times with all kinds of prayers, asking for everything you need. To do this you must always be ready and never give up. Always pray for all God’s people.

Philippians 3:3

We are the ones who are truly circumcised. We worship God through his Spirit, and our pride is in Christ Jesus. We do not put trust in ourselves or anything we can do,

Joshua 24:14

Then Joshua said to the people, “Now respect the Lord and serve him fully and sincerely. Throw away the gods that your ancestors worshiped on the other side of the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen people, royal priests, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession. You were chosen to tell about the wonderful acts of God, who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

1 Samuel 12:24

You must honor the Lord and truly serve him with all your heart. Remember the wonderful things he did for you!