Matthew 20:20
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 20
“Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.”Matthew 20:20
What Does Matthew 20:20 Mean?
Matthew 20:20 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 20, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Matthew 20:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 10:35“And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.”Matthew 18:1“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”Matthew 4:21“And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.”Luke 9:46“Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.”Esther 5:3“Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom.”Matthew 8:2“And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.”Matthew 27:56“Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.”Luke 22:24“And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.”3 John 1:9“I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.”1 Kings 2:20“Then she said, I desire one small petition of thee; I pray thee, say me not nay. And the king said unto her, Ask on, my mother: for I will not say thee nay.”Matthew 10:2“Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;”Matthew 2:11“And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”Matthew 26:37“And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.”Mark 15:40“There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;”Luke 5:10“And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.”Matthew 9:18“While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.”Matthew 14:33“Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.”Matthew 15:25“Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.”Matthew 28:17“And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.”
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