Matthew 20:21
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 20
“And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.”Matthew 20:21
What Does Matthew 20:21 Mean?
Matthew 20:21 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 20, 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.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 20:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 19:28“And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”Mark 10:36“And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?”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.”Psalms 110:1“The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.”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.”Matthew 18:1“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”Luke 18:41“Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.”Matthew 20:32“And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?”Mark 6:22“And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.”Mark 10:38“But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?”Acts 1:6“When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?”1 Kings 3:11“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;”Luke 22:24“And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.”John 15:7“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”Romans 12:10“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”Romans 12:16“Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”Colossians 3:1“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.”Philemon 1:2“And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:”Psalms 45:9“Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.”Jeremiah 45:5“And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the LORD: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.”
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