Parallel Verses
Montgomery New Testament
You shall see greater things than that! Believe me," he added, "you all shall see heaven opened wide, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."
New American Standard Bible
And He *said to him,
King James Version
And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
Holman Bible
Then He said,
International Standard Version
Then he told him, "Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, you will see heaven standing open and the angels of God going up and coming down to the Son of Man."
A Conservative Version
And he says to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, henceforth ye will see the heaven opened, and the agents of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
American Standard Version
And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye shall see the heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
Amplified
Then He said to him,
An Understandable Version
Then Jesus said to him, "Truly, truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened up and the angels of God going up [from] and coming down on the Son of man" [i.e., probably a reference to angels ministering to Jesus' needs. See Matt. 4:6, 11; Luke 22:43].
Anderson New Testament
Jesus answered and said to him: Do you believe, be cause I said to you, I saw you under the fig-tree? You shall see greater things than these. And he said to him: Verily, verily I say to you, From this time you shall see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
Bible in Basic English
And he said to him, Truly I say to you all, You will see heaven opening and God's angels going up and coming down on the Son of man.
Common New Testament
And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man."
Daniel Mace New Testament
and he said to him, I declare unto you, hereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending, and descending upon the son of man.
Darby Translation
And he says to him, Verily, verily, I say to you, Henceforth ye shall see the heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of man.
Godbey New Testament
And He says to him, Truly, truly, I say unto you, you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
John Wesley New Testament
Verily, verily I say to you, Hereafter ye shall see the heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of man.
Julia Smith Translation
And he says to him, Amen, amen, I say to you, From henceforth shall ye see heaven opened, and the messengers of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
King James 2000
And he said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter you shall see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he said to him, "Truly, truly I say to all of you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man."
Modern King James verseion
And He said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Hereafter you shall see Heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he said unto him, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending, and descending over the son of man."
Moffatt New Testament
He said to him, "Truly, truly I tell you all, you shall see heaven open wide and God's angels ascending and descending upon the Son of man."
NET Bible
He continued, "I tell all of you the solemn truth -- you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."
New Heart English Bible
And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."
Noyes New Testament
And he saith to him, Truly, truly do I say to you, Ye will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
Sawyer New Testament
And he said to him, I tell you most truly, you shall see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
The Emphasized Bible
And he saith unto him - Verily, verily, I say unto you: Ye shall see heaven - when set open, and, the messengers of God, ascending and descending unto the Son of Man.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And he saith to him, Verily, verily, I tell you, From henceforth ye shall see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In truth I tell you," he added, "you shall all see Heaven open, and 'the angels of God ascending and descending' upon the Son of Man."
Webster
And he saith to him, Verily, verily, I say to you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
Weymouth New Testament
"I tell you all in most solemn truth," He added, "that you shall see Heaven opened wide, and God's angels going up, and coming down to the Son of Man."
Williams New Testament
Then He said to him, "I most solemnly say to you all, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God going up, and coming down upon the Son of Man!"
World English Bible
He said to him, "Most certainly, I tell you, hereafter you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."
Worrell New Testament
And He saith to him, "Verily, verily, I say to you, ye shall see Heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."
Worsley New Testament
And He saith unto him, Verily verily I say unto you, Ye shall hereafter see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he saith to him, 'Verily, verily, I say to you, henceforth ye shall see the heaven opened, and the messengers of God going up and coming down upon the Son of Man.'
Themes
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Ministers to jesus after the temptation
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
Christ » Glorified » As portrayed by himself
Christ Glorified » As portrayed by himself
Topics
Interlinear
Optanomai
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Anabaino
Katabaino
Devotionals
Devotionals about John 1:51
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Word Count of 36 Translations in John 1:51
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jesus Calls Philip And Nathanael
50 Jesus said in reply. "Do you believe because I said to you, 'I saw you under the fig tree?' 51 You shall see greater things than that! Believe me," he added, "you all shall see heaven opened wide, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 3:16
Then he consented. And after Jesus was baptized, as soon as he rose out of the water, lo! the heavens opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon him,
Luke 3:21
Now after all the people had been baptized, and Jesus himself had been baptized and was praying,
Acts 7:56
"Look, I see heaven open," he said, "And the Son of man standing at the right hand of God."
Acts 10:11
He beheld the sky opened, and a vessel descending like an enormous sail let down to earth by four corners.
Revelation 19:11
And I saw heaven opened, and lo! a white horse; and he who sat upon him was named "Faithful and True"; and in righteousness does he judge and make war.
Matthew 4:11
Then the devil left him, and behold! angels came and began ministering to him.
Matthew 8:20
"Foxes have their holes," answered Jesus, "and wild birds their roosting-places, but the Son of man has not where to lay his head."
Matthew 9:6
"But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins"??e then says to the paralytic, "Rise, take up your bed, and go to your home."
Matthew 16:13-16
When Jesus came into the neighborhood of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of man is?"
Matthew 16:27-28
For the Son of man is about to come in the glory of his Father, and his angels with him, and then will he reward each one in accordance with his actions.
Matthew 25:31
"But when the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then will he take his seat on the throne of his glory;
Matthew 26:24
"The Son of man is indeed to go as it is written concerning him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of man shall be betrayed. It were good for that man if he had never been born."
Mark 1:10
and as soon as he rose from the water he saw the sky cleft asunder, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him,
Mark 14:62
"I am," Jesus answered, "and you all shall see the Son of man seated on the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven."
Luke 2:9
When suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round them; and they feared with a great fear. The angel said to them.
Luke 2:13
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly army praising God and saying,
Luke 22:43
(And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.)
Luke 22:69
"But from henceforth the Son of man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God."
Luke 24:4
While they were still perplexed over this, it happened that the two men stood near them in dazzling raiment.
John 3:3
"In very truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "that unless a man is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
John 3:5
"I tell you solemnly," Jesus answered, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
John 3:13-14
There is no one gone up to heaven, except the One who came down from heaven??he Son of man himself.
John 5:19
So Jesus answered them in these words. "In solemn truth I tell that the Son cannot do anything of himself, except what he sees the Father doing; for whatever he does, that the Son does also.
John 5:24-25
"I tell you solemnly that he who listens to my messages and believes Him who sent me, has eternal life. He will not come under condemnation, but has passed out of death into life.
John 5:27
"And he has given him authority to pronounce judgment, because he is Son of man.
John 6:26
Jesus answered. "In solemn truth I tell you that you are looking for me, not because you saw miracles signs, but because you ate of the bread and were filled.
John 6:32
"In solemn truth I tell you," said Jesus in reply, "Moses did not give you the bread out of heaven, but my Father does give you the true bread out of heaven;
John 6:47
"I tell you solemnly that he who believes has eternal life.
John 6:53
"I tell you solemnly," said Jesus, "that unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, you have no life in you.
John 8:34
"In solemn truth I tell you," Jesus replied, "every one who commits sin is a slave
John 8:51
"In solemn truth I tell you that if any one obeys my teaching he shall never behold death."
John 8:58
"In solemn truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "that before Abraham came into existence, I am."
John 10:1
"In solemn truth I tell you that whoever does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, that man is a thief and a robber;
John 10:7
"In solemn truth I tell you that I am the Door of the sheep.
John 12:23-24
"The hour is come that the Son of man should be glorified.
John 13:16
In solemn truth I tell you that a slave is not greater than his master, neither is a messenger greater than the one who sends him.
John 13:20-21
In solemn truth I tell you, he who receives any one that I send is receiving me; and he who receives me is receiving Him who sent me."
John 13:38
"Your life you will lay down for me? In solemn truth I tell you, the cock shall not crow before you have three times disowned me."
John 14:12
"I tell you solemnly that he who trusts in me shall himself do the works that I am doing; and still greater works than these, because I am going to my Father.
John 16:20
I tell you solemnly that you will be weeping and wailing while the world is rejoicing; you will be grief-stricken, but your grief shall be turned into gladness.
John 16:23
And in that day you will ask me no questions. "Most solemnly I tell you that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
John 21:18
"Feed my sheep," said Jesus. "In solemn truth I tell you that when you were young, you used to put on your own girdle, and walk wherever you wished; but when you grow old you will stretch out your hands for some one to gird you, and carry you where you do not wish to go."
Acts 1:10-11
While they were gazing into the sky as he was going up, suddenly there were two men in white garments standing by them,
2 Thessalonians 1:7
and give to you, who are now troubled, rest, along with me at the unveiling "apocalypse" of the Lord Jesus from heaven, with his mighty angels,
2 Thessalonians 1:9
They shall suffer punishment, even an eternal destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the brightness of his glorious majesty,
1 Timothy 3:16
Yes! without contradiction, great is the mystery of godliness!
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth for service in behalf of those who are about to inherit salvation?
Jude 1:14
It was to these, too, that Enoch, the "seventh in descent from Adam," prophesied, saying, "Lo! the Lord is come with myriads of his saints,
Revelation 4:1
After this, in my vision, I saw a door opened in heaven! And the first voice that I heard speaking with me was like a trumpet, saying, "Come up hither, and I will show you the things that must come to pass hereafter."