Matthew 21:27
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 21
“And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.”Matthew 21:27
What Does Matthew 21:27 Mean?
Matthew 21:27 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 27 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 21:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 1:18“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;”2 Thessalonians 2:9“Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,”Isaiah 6:10“Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.”Isaiah 28:9“Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.”Isaiah 29:10“For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered.”Isaiah 42:19“Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD’s servant?”Isaiah 56:10“His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.”Jeremiah 8:7“Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.”Malachi 2:6“The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.”Matthew 15:14“Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.”Matthew 16:3“And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?”Matthew 22:46“And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.”Matthew 23:16“Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!”Mark 11:33“And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.”Luke 20:7“And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.”Luke 20:8“And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.”John 9:30“The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.”Romans 1:28“And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;”2 Corinthians 4:3“But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:”John 9:40“And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?”
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