Matthew 21:16
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 21
“And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?”Matthew 21:16
What Does Matthew 21:16 Mean?
Matthew 21:16 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Matthew 21:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 8:2“Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.”Matthew 11:25“At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.”Matthew 12:3“But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;”1 Corinthians 1:27“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;”Luke 19:39“And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.”Mark 12:10“And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:”Matthew 19:4“And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,”Luke 6:3“And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him;”Luke 10:21“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.”Mark 2:25“And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?”Psalms 119:139“My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.”Matthew 22:31“But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,”Matthew 4:7“Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.”John 11:47“Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.”Acts 4:16“Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.”
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