Matthew 1:20
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 1
“But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.”Matthew 1:20
What Does Matthew 1:20 Mean?
Matthew 1:20 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Incarnation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 1:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 10:5“Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:”Hebrews 1:14“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?”John 1:14“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”Proverbs 3:5“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”Matthew 2:13“And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”Luke 1:35“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”Luke 1:19“And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.”Matthew 1:18“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.”John 14:26“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”Romans 1:3“Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;”Joel 2:28“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:”Matthew 2:19“But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,”Luke 2:4“And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)”Genesis 31:11“And the angel of God spake unto me in a dream, saying, Jacob: And I said, Here am I.”Judges 13:3“And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.”Isaiah 26:3“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”Isaiah 49:1“Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.”Matthew 18:10“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.”Genesis 28:12“And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.”1 Kings 3:5“In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.”
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