John 2:22 kjva — When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said."

— John 2:22, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 2 — Context

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Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

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Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?

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But he spake of the temple of his body.

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When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.

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Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.

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But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,

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And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.

John 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 2:22 say?
John 2:22 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.”
Where is John 2:22 in the Bible?
John 2:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 2, verse 22.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 2:22.
What translation should I read John 2:22 in?
John 2:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 2:22?
John 2:22 reads (KJVA): “When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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