Matthew 3:7

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 3

“But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?”Matthew 3:7

What Does Matthew 3:7 Mean?

Matthew 3:7 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 3, verse 7 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 3:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Genesis 19:17“And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.”1 Thessalonians 1:10“And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.”Isaiah 58:1“Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.”Matthew 23:33“Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?”Proverbs 28:4“They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.”Matthew 12:34“O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”Isaiah 59:5“They hatch cockatrice’ eggs, and weave the spider’s web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper.”Matthew 22:23“The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,”Romans 5:9“Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.”Hebrews 11:7“By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.”Genesis 3:15“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”Ecclesiastes 12:11“The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.”Jeremiah 6:10“To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: behold, the word of the LORD is unto them a reproach; they have no delight in it.”Matthew 16:6“Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.”Matthew 23:13“But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.”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;”Psalms 19:11“Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.”Malachi 3:2“But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap:”Matthew 16:11“How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?”Luke 3:7“Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?”

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