Intertextuality Pair

John 6:29 → Malachi 3:1

Echo

Later text

John 6:29BSB

Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.”

Earlier text

Malachi 3:1BSB

"Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming," says the LORD of Hosts.

Significance

Stunning answer: God's requirement = believing in the sent Messiah. Contrasts with Jewish confidence in ability to meet God's demands through works.

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Reference Type
Echo
Connection Method(s)
Contrast

▸ Behold I Send My Messenger

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