John 8:23

The Passion Translation

Jesus spoke up and said, “You are all from the earth; I am from above. I am not from this world like you are.

Cross References

Psalm 17:4

Following your word has kept me from wrong. Your ways have molded my footsteps, keeping me from going down the paths of the violent.

John 1:14

And so the Living Expression became a man and lived among us! We gazed upon his glory, the glory of the One and Only who came from the Father overflowing with tender mercy and truth!

John 17:14

I have given them your message and that is why the unbelieving world hates them. For their allegiance is no longer to this world because I am not of this world.

John 17:16

For they no longer belong to this world any more than I do.

John 3:13

No one has risen into the heavenly realm except the Son of Man who also exists in heaven.”

John 3:31

“For the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks from the natural realm. But the One who comes from above is above everything and speaks of the highest realm of all!

James 4:4

You have become spiritual adulterers who are having an affair, an unholy relationship with the world. Don’t you know that flirting with the world’s values places you at odds with God? Whoever chooses to be the world’s friend makes himself God’s enemy!