Matthew 1:21
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 1
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”Matthew 1:21
What Does Matthew 1:21 Mean?
Matthew 1:21 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 21 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 1:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 19:10“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”Acts 4:12“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”Acts 13:23“Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:”John 1:29“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”1 John 3:5“And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.”Luke 2:11“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”Colossians 1:20“And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.”Luke 2:21“And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.”Acts 5:31“Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.”Genesis 17:5“Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.”Luke 1:31“And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.”Titus 2:14“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”1 John 2:1“My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:”Isaiah 12:2“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”Zechariah 9:9“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.”1 John 1:7“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”Isaiah 45:21“Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.”Acts 3:26“Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.”Acts 13:38“Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:”Psalms 130:7“Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.”
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