John 6:29 to Malachi 3:1

NT Text: John 6:29

OT Source(s):

• Malachi 3:1 ("the one he has sent")
• General Jewish emphasis on "works of the law" (Romans 3:20, 27-28; Galatians 2:16)

Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Reference Type: Echo

Connection Method(s): Contrast

Anchor Text: Mal 3:1 — Behold I Send My Messenger

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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